Compensation Partner

Why Work at BYU   

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Compensation Partner

Located within the university’s central Human Resources division, the Staff Compensation department designs and administers all pay policies, programs, and practices for University Staff positions and serves all of campus in its variety of needs to attract, retain, and develop its staff workforce.

This Compensation Partner position administers and manages comprehensive compensation programs, conducts compensation analyses, and fosters strong partnerships across campus. It also ensures competitive and equitable compensation practices, supports various compensation-related projects, and collaborates with campus units to align compensation strategies with institutional goals.

*This posting is for one Compensation Partner position, which will be either a standard Compensation Partner or a Senior Compensation Partner depending on the final candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications as determined by the hiring committee.

What you’ll do in this position:

Compensation Partner

• Partner with assigned campus areas to provide comprehensive compensation guidance and approvals
• Manage one or more compensation programs and/or functions
• Conduct compensation-related data analysis
• Lead compensation projects or functions
• Operate independently under general supervision

Senior Compensation Partner

• Performs the duties of the Compensation Partner role, plus the following:
• Manage multiple complex compensation programs and/or functions
• Conduct complex compensation-related data analysis
• Lead large and complex compensation projects and/or functions
• Provide subject matter expertise to HR, HR Business Partners, and campus leaders
• Act as expert ambassador of Compensation to campus, including outreach and education
• Operate independently with minimal supervision

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor’s Degree and three years of Human Resources experience or equivalent combination of experience/education.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources or MBA and five years of Compensation experience.
• CCP, SHRM-SCP, and/or SPHR, or equivalent

Skills, Abilities, Knowledge, Licenses, & Certifications:

Required:  

• Strong data analysis (combine multiple sets of data, advanced Excel skills, visualize and identify outliers and trends, statistical analysis, etc.)
• Strong judgment, integrity, and confidentiality
• Expertise in the application of FLSA and relevant case law
• Ability to interact professionally with university department heads, vice presidents, and other campus leaders
• Ability to coordinate personnel, materials, data, and other resources for special projects
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• High-level accuracy and detail orientation

Preferred:

• Superior data analysis
• Experience with statistical and multiple regression analysis
• Understanding of BYU’s compensation programs and familiarity with staff jobs on campus
• Solid experience with managing compensation within Workday or other HRIS/ERP systems
• Experience with salary surveys, both data submission and using results benchmark jobs
• Experience with job evaluation systems
• CCP, SHRM-SCP, and/or SPHR certifications

What we offer in return:

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, includi