Compensation Officer II

Posting date: January 27, 2026

External Reference: 002189SR

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Cambridge
• School/Unit: Harvard University Central Administration
• Salary Grade: 058
• Job Function: Human Resources
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Term Appointment: No
• Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Company Description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Why join Harvard University Central Administration?

Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.

Job Description

Job Summary: Independently provide a broad range of high level support to assigned schools and units on all levels of staff compensation issues. Develop project plans and lead teams of HR professionals on cross university compensation initiatives.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

• Participate in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of compensation programs to support HHR strategies and business objectives. Lead the ongoing work in Job Framework implementation for remaining job functions; coordinating engagement and input from HR partners and line managers across the University.
• Assist schools and units in the development of compensation strategies, programs and other initiatives to ensure competitive position and internal equity. Proactively audit internal equity of job grade and compensation levels to ensure compliance
• Provide consultative and expert advice and training in the administration of the University’s compensation programs including FLSA reviews
• Support the survey submission process by providing input and direction related to job function matching within areas of responsibility. Review HU job matches to surveys ongoing during submission process. Adapt changes in survey leveling, adds and deletes of jobs within the survey and within HU.
• Conduct market analyses in support of school and unit requests and/or related to cross university job function studies using external market data and internal comparative data; make recommendations for level and pay adjustments to ensure external competitiveness and internal equity. Continuous improvement of survey database usage by recommending updates to job matches including expansion to non-exempt roles and senior manager and leadership graded jobs. Reviews pay markets and recommends necessary changes.
• Participate in and/or lead department projects in support of ongoing and ad-hoc services to schools and units. Re-establish the Compensation Committee of HR partners across the university, develop topics and coordinate quarterly meetings.
• Develop and deliver training sessions for HR staff across the University in the area of compensation administration and related policies and practices.
• Ensure compliance with University Human Resources policies, procedures, and requirements. Review HHR Comp intranet content, solicit input, update policy and practice documents, links etc.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office setting

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel skills
• PeopleSoft experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of FLSA including a thorough understanding and experience in applying Massachusetts state and federal wage and hour regulations

Certificates and Licenses:

• CCP preferred

Additional Information

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Compensation Range/Rate (including Shift Differential if applicable):
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.