Compensation Manager

Job Summary

The Compensation Manager serves as a campus partner and subject-matter expert in the University of Utah's main campus staff. This role supports organizational structure and job code design, as well as ensures compliance with state and federal regulations.

As a part of the Compensation and Workforce Analytics team within the Human Resources department, this position will work closely with HR teams, college and department leaders, and central administrative offices to support a consistent and transparent staff compensation framework across campus.

In addition, our team is proud to be a part of the roll-out of a new compensation structure called UCareer. To learn more about this exciting project, please see our public FAQ.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

Responsibilities

• Administer compensation programs including job code evaluations, salary structure maintenance, and market competitiveness reviews
• Conduct market analyses and provide evidence-based recommendations for grade determination
• Oversee annual compensation structure planning cycles, including communication and system coordination
• Advise on position reviews, reclassifications, and compensation philosophy
• Support policy updates and ensure alignment with pay equity and compliance standards
• Work closely with the Workforce Analytics team in generating compensation structure reviews, dashboard updates, and data sharing
• Partner with leadership and HR colleagues on compensation projects such as job architecture, career pathways, and strategic workforce planning
• Present complex compensation findings in clear and accessible ways to a broad campus audience (Excel enthusiasts welcome!)
• This position supervises two compensation analysts and report to the Associate Director of Compensation and Workforce Analytics

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Manager, Compensation Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• 3-5 years' experience in compensation or HR analytics
• Demonstrated proficiency working with Microsoft Excel, Tableau, and/or market benchmarking tools
• Experience in higher education or public sector environment
• Direct experience with market analyses or job code structure management
• PeopleSoft, PeopleAdmin, Tableau, or other University-utilized systems

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43743B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Please note: To support effective collaboration, priority may be given to applicants who are able to work in a hybrid arrangement (i.e. at least one day per week at the University HR’s downtown Salt Lake City location).

Department: 00410 - Human Resources

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $85,000-$105,000

Close Date: 1/5/2026

Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/193837