Job No. 158052
- Job Title:
- Compensation Analyst
- Employer:
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University of Rhode Island
- Location:
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Kingston , RI
- Posting Date:
- 20-Mar-2026
- Description:
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Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by April 3, 2026. Applications received after April 3, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI:
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Compensation Analyst will report to the Director of Compensation. The analyst supports the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs and projects within the University. This role assists with salary benchmarking, job evaluations, and compensation data analysis to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices aligned with organizational policies and market trends. This role is responsible for completing salary surveys, ensuring the integrity of compensation data, documenting processes and protocols, and serving as core project member on compensation projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in the administration of university compensation programs.
Ensure compensation databases, salary ranges, and job classifications are updated.
Conduct market salary research and benchmarking using compensation surveys including completing salary surveys and developing databases and market composites.
Conduct job evaluations and ensure roles are properly classified within the compensation framework.
Design, development, and generate standard and ad hoc compensation reports and analysis for HR leadership and management.
Support the Director of Compensation on projects, data analysis, documentation and development of new processes and tools/communications.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable wage and labor regulations.
Respond to employee and manager inquiries related to compensation policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee compensation information.
Collaborate with HR partners on compensation-related initiatives and projects.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform other duties assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Personnel computers and printers; word processing, database, and spreadsheet software; Excel, Microsoft Office Suite; HRIS Software.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED:
1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Minimum of three years of experience in compensation administration.
3. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communications skills.
4. Excellent written communication skills.
5. Strong proficiency in Excel, including ability to manipulate large sets of data and provide analytical support.
6. Strong data presentation skills.
7. Strong analytical and problem solving experience with a focus on data accuracy and integrity.
8. Strong understanding of compensation principles and practices.
9. Experience managing and supporting projects.
10. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information to employees in ways they are able to understand.
11. Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees at various levels of the institution and the general public.
12. Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite and other HRIS Software.
13. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- Contact information:
- University of Rhode Island
- Kingston, RI 2881
- United States
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