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Company: University of California
Location: Oakland, CA
Career Level: Associate
Industries: Government, Nonprofit, Education

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UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

At the University of California (UC), your contributions make a difference. A world leader producing Nobel and Pulitzer prize recipients with over 150 years of groundbreaking research transforming the world. Choose a career where you can leverage your knowledge, skills and aspirations to inspire and support some of the greatest minds in the world, and those who will follow in their footsteps. Working at the University of California is being part of a unique institution, and a vibrant and diverse community. At the University of California, Office of the President, we propel our mission through impactful work locally, in government centers and systemwide. We are passionate people, serving the greater good.

The University of California, one of the largest and most acclaimed institutions of higher learning in the world, is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and public service. The University of California Office of the President is the headquarters to the 10 campuses, six academic medical centers and three national laboratories and enrolls premier students from California, the nation and the world. Learn more about the UC Office of the President

Department Overview
The Staff Compensation Programs unit oversees systemwide staff compensation policy and program design, tools and systems, working closely with compensation and human resource professionals at the ten campuses and five medical centers. We facilitate collection and analysis of internal and external market data for strategic decision support and planning. We ensure that compensation policies and programs comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. We also work closely with talent management professionals across the campuses and medical centers to ensure alignment of the university's compensation programs and strategies with recruiting, career development and broader HR strategies.

Position Summary
The Staff Compensation Programs unit oversees systemwide staff compensation policy and program design, tools and systems, working closely with compensation and human resource professionals at the ten campuses and five medical centers. We facilitate collection and analysis of internal and external market data for strategic decision support and planning. We ensure that compensation policies and programs comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. We also work closely with talent management and labor relations professionals across the system to ensure alignment of the university's compensation programs and strategies with recruiting, career development and broader HR strategies. The compensation analyst 5 is a technical expert on market (wage) data and compensation planning systems who provides guidance to all levels within the organization, utilizing specialized compensation knowledge within area of responsibility to resolve highly complex issues. Internal and external contacts often pertain to identifying data for significant compensation programs and objectives or outside agency requests. Normally receives little direction on assignments. Serves in a lead capacity, providing guidance to other professionals in department. Manages market data and compensation system where data is housed. Identifies survey benchmarks and prepares market analysis and reports for policy-covered and union-represented jobs. Identifies labor market trends, prepares analyses, and formulates strategies for systemwide policy -covered compensation programs. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement within the state of California. The selected candidate must reside within the state of California or be willing to relocate.

Key Responsibilities

20% SURVEY PARTICIPATION: Coordinate timely participation and/or participate in multiple industry salary surveys including higher education, healthcare and general industry: Recommend new or alternative survey sources based on survey utilization, market relevance, resources and need. Prepare procurement requests for vendor contract, data security review, and payment

30% BENCHMARKING, ANALYSIS, and Reporting: Provide market data and assist with cost analysis for annual policy-covered job grade and salary structure increases. Provide guidance for available survey benchmarks and data for existing and proposed policy covered jobs. Assist university locations and systemwide labor relations with identifying survey data for union-represented jobs and provide market information related to successor or accretion bargaining.

40% COMPENSATION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE: Maintain compensation planning system (MarketPay) survey data, employee and job details, systems issues, etc. Manage user access and provide instruction for new employees. Prepare and load employee, job, and survey data, and policy covered salary structures. Annually migrate and update market data for approximately 20,000 jobs systemwide (includes 10 campuses, 5 medical centers, ANR, UCOP) including adding, updating, or revising survey matches, and applying geographic pay differentials and defined weighting methodologies as appropriate. Review economic data and identify annual survey wage movement to apply aging factor to market data and model policy covered midpoint increases. Coordinate with Systemwide Compensation Staff to discuss annual market survey timelines, migrationsand matching. Keep MarketPay Process Documentation up to date.

10% Other Projects: Prepare data, market studies, and reports for external parties including California State University, State of California, consultants. Provide direction and design and implement strategic compensation programs that provide competitive market positioning.


Experience
Required Qualifications

Over 10 years Experience working with market data and five years experience utilizing compensation planning software (MarketPay preferred) for survey benchmarking, report writing, and analysis.


Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications

Expert knowledge of the compensation function, practices and programs as well as organizational goals, objectives and initiatives and how compensation-specific programs and initiatives may impact other areas of human resources.

Extensive knowledge using market data to assist with the development and implementation of compensation programs.

Expert analytical and communication skills to develop and present findings and recommendations that are complex.

Skilled utilization of compensation planning software for survey benchmarking, report writing and analysis.

Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative and consultative manner with diverse client groups, other areas of human resources, and members of the organization's management.

Expert interpersonal skills needed to interact effectively with diverse client groups, others in human resources and members of the organization's management.

Demonstrated expert ability to prioritize and organize work assignments to meet timelines.

Subject matter expert to business unit managers and for other areas of human resources and outside agencies. Able to lead, influence and project manage as well as provide direction and guidance to other staff members.

Demonstrated ability to lead, influence and manage projects, as well as provide direction and guidance to other staff members.

Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills needed to interface with management on compensation-related matters significant to the organization.


Education
Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training


Licenses and Certifications
Preferred Qualifications

Certified Compensation Professional credential preferred.


Travel Requirements
5% May have to travel to headquarters for in person events

Job Title
Compensation Analyst 5

Job Code
000615

Salary Grade
Grade 26

Payscale:
$158,000 - $178,000

Full Salary Range:
$117,000 - $226,000

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Benefits of Belonging

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement within the state of California. The selected candidate must reside within the state of California or be willing to relocate.

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date for this job isApril 17, 2024.  The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

EEO STATEMENT

The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit:  https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.  For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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