Senior Compensation Analyst

USC's Human Resources Compensation department is seeking an experienced to join their team. The Sr. Compensation Analyst will be responsible for assisting management in the administration and implementation of staff compensation program(s) and initiatives.

Specific Job Accountabilities include :

Provides consultative guidance to HR Partners and management on a wide range of compensation matters including selection of appropriate job descriptions, new hire offers, compensation strategy, utilization of overloads, reclassifications and internal promotions, internal / external benchmarking data, market adjustments, bonuses, job postings, compliance with legal regulations and university policies and practices.

Ensures wage / salary compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and university compensation policies and practices.

Establishes and maintains appropriate pay ranges for new jobs

Conduct peer reviews of the work of junior team members as required

Assesses internal pay and recommends changes / approve requests for changes.

Participates in planning for implementations and upgrades of compensation technologies.

Provides support for rollout of the university’s compensation initiatives and programs.

Analyze trends in compensation and present compensation data and strategic insights to help inform, influence, support, and execute business decisions

The Ideal Candidate will have :

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, Statistics, or Human Resources, or related disciplines

4 years’ experience with all levels of employees

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Ability to set priorities and work efficiently with a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced, changing environment

Be detail oriented and sensitive with confidential data

Experience providing compensation guidance and direction

Strong knowledge of compensation practices, principles, methodologies, theories, and wage and hour regulations

Ability to identify and solve problems creatively

Ability to express compensation analysis findings verbally and in writing for presentation to senior HR leaders

Skill in analyzing and evaluating job content and writing accurate job descriptions

Skill in establishing / interpreting pay ranges for a wide array of jobs

Demonstrated excellent analytical, customer service, oral and written communication, and critical thinking skills

Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with a variety of partners and stakeholders

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

We pride ourselves on being a GREAT PLACE TO WORK, and that begins with our employees! We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families, including :

Benefits : Health, dental, and vision plans, tuition assistance for our employees and their families, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan contributions, and childcare centers.

And because we are a qualifying public service organization, you may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for educational loans.