Position Summary:

UTHealth Houston is looking to expand our current team with a Senior Compensation Analyst who will support management and senior leadership positions throughout the University and our clinical areas. This employee provides advanced-level content expertise in developing, implementing, communicating, and administering University compensation programs and policies in order to recruit, develop, and retain a high-caliber workforce. This employee consults with, provides guidance, and maintains strong relationships with business partners to achieve positive and effective outcomes supporting university and departmental business objectives. Your focus will be on administering award and bonus programs, completing market reviews, merit administration, and looking at equity throughout the system. You must have at least four years of applicable experience with compensation, and an executive compensation, clinical, or higher education background is preferred. This senior-level analyst will need to move quickly, have superior customer service skills, and effectively handle communicating with institutional, educational, and clinical leadership. 

 

This is a Full-time role that is classified as salaried and exempt. Currently, this role is completely remote within the Greater Houston area. Still, there will be times when you will need to come into the office in the Texas Medical Center to attend meetings or assist in person on projects. You will be eligible for all UTHealth Houston benefits, including healthcare coverage and participation in a pension plan run by the State of Texas. 

 

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us, you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees   Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave days, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)  The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!  Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)  Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ well-being is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

Free financial and legal counseling  Free mental health counseling services  Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs  Other employee discounts include entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.  Resources for child and elder care  Plus, many more! 

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Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Responsible for job analysis, job evaluation, and maintenance of university job descriptions and classification structure. 
2. Researches market data to analyze the competitiveness of compensation practices and makes recommendations to management. 
3. Monitors and audits pay practices to ensure compliance with the University policies and guidelines. 
4. Responsible for the development of pay programs, including salary structure changes, merit programs, incentive programs, and other special pay programs.
5. Participates in developing and implementing salary administration policies and guidelines.
6. Prepares reports and performs extensive analysis of compensation data.  
7. Presents findings and recommendations for action to University Leadership.
8. Prepares and delivers communications to the organization to keep them informed and aware of compensation programs.
9. Respond to ad hoc requests concerning Federal and State laws and regulations, UT-H policies and practices, standard business practices, and local and national trends.
10. Researches, analyzes, and understands various federal and state regulations to ensure compliance with compensation programs and policies.
11. Functions as a departmental and organizational technical expert in the area of compensation, interpreting information, and providing professional advice and counseling.
12. May participate in salary surveys.
13. May serve as a lead to other compensation staff members.
14. Other duties and projects as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills. Must have excellent MS Office skills, especially advanced-level Excel and Access skills.

Preferred: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or working toward CCP designation.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or related field or experience in lieu of degree.

Minimum Experience:

At least Four (4) years of compensation experience.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. They also must be willing to come on-site from time to time.