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COMPENSATION ANALYST
Job Title: COMPENSATION ANALYST
Job Code: 2572
FLSA: E
Job Level: 14
Revised Date: 04/01/2023
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
Provide consultative analysis to operating units on job design, organizational design, classification of positions, and the administration of contemporary compensation practices and procedures within assigned departments.
Work Performed
Advise and coordinate with management and staff personnel in the proper classification of positions, interpretation of job classifications and the application of compensation policies and procedures.
Assist in developing job evaluation and design plans by performing research into occupational characteristics and preparing and analyzing statistical data that reflect internal and external market considerations. Conduct job audits, where applicable.
Prepare job descriptions, recommend corresponding compensation levels and salary ranges and communicate recommendations to assigned units in a concise, customer-focused format.
Complete assigned compensation surveys of companies, hospitals and universities; provide analysis and preliminary recommendations relative to job evaluation, design, classifications and market trends.
Assist in developing and implementing direct and indirect pay strategies to support assigned business unit's requirements.
Audit pay practices to ensure compliance with federal and state legislation applicable to wage and hour laws and regulations and internal pay policies; thoroughly document findings and recommend appropriate solutions for compliance.
Assist Compensation Team in the design of management information systems that provide hiring managers and supervisors with requisite information regarding salary administration, including salary equity reports, ongoing market comparative data, internal equity analysis, etc.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Requires a Bachelor's degree (Human Resources or business-related field preferred).
Experience
Requires 2 years of experience in the design and implementation of contemporary compensation practices. Experience in a health care, academic and/or research/technical setting preferred. PC-based analytic and quantitative skills required. Proven ability to work collaboratively with operating units and other HR team members desired. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
Skills
Demonstrated experience in building successful relationships with customers at all levels of an organization, including senior level/leadership staff, and serving as a strategic partner.
Demonstrated ability to perform service needs analysis and quantitative analysis, and design and assist/support implementation of effective solutions. Advanced skill proficiency with Excel and a penchant for detail in both quantitative and qualitative dimensions.
Demonstrated leadership qualities, including effectiveness in providing guidance to colleagues and assisting in their development.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
