Compensation Analyst

The Compensation Analyst is responsible for supporting the design, analysis, and administration of compensation programs that align with organizational objectives and market trends. This role collaborates with HR and department leaders to ensure competitive, equitable, and compliant compensation practices across the organization for staff.

Key Functions And Expected Performance:

• Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with PCB Campus Partners and Engagement Consultants to address compensation-related inquiries promptly, efficiently, and consistently.
• Develop and deliver clear and concise communications to customers that provide the appropriate context and level of details necessary support and explain compensation recommendations.
• Job Analysis & Evaluation:
• Conduct thorough job analyses to classify positions based on job content consistent with our job architecture design principals while maintaining and/or enhancing internal equity. 
• Develop and utilize consistent hiring ranges for like positions balancing current market value with internal equity.
• Provide guidance on needed updates for existing or new roles.
• Compensation Program Administration and Documentation:
• Administer and monitor compensation programs to ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Support policy and guideline interpretation for pay decisions and job evaluations.
• Collaborate on the creation, documentation and maintenance of compensation resources, including standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Data Analysis & Reporting:
• Prepare and analyze compensation data, ensuring accuracy and clarity in reporting.
• Partner with internal analytics teams to deliver reports that support compensation projects and decision-making.
• Market Research & Survey Participation:
• Participate in salary surveys to benchmark roles against the external market.
• Analyze survey results and recommend adjustments to ensure competitive compensation practices.
• Partner with internal analytics teams to deliver reports that support compensation projects and decision-making.
• Compliance & Auditing:
• Review and audit staff reports to ensure adherence to regulations and organizational policies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with PCB Campus Partners and Engagement Consultants to address compensation-related inquiries promptly, efficiently, and consistently.
• Develop and deliver clear and concise communications to customers that provide the appropriate context and level of details necessary support and explain compensation recommendations.
• Conduct thorough job analyses to classify positions based on job content consistent with our job architecture design principals while maintaining and/or enhancing internal equity. 
• Develop and utilize consistent hiring ranges for like positions balancing current market value with internal equity.
• Provide guidance on needed updates for existing or new roles.
• Administer and monitor compensation programs to ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Support policy and guideline interpretation for pay decisions and job evaluations.
• Collaborate on the creation, documentation and maintenance of compensation resources, including standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Prepare and analyze compensation data, ensuring accuracy and clarity in reporting.
• Partner with internal analytics teams to deliver reports that support compensation projects and decision-making.
• Participate in salary surveys to benchmark roles against the external market.
• Analyze survey results and recommend adjustments to ensure competitive compensation practices.
• Partner with internal analytics teams to deliver reports that support compensation projects and decision-making.
• Review and audit staff reports to ensure adherence to regulations and organizational policies.

Supervisory Relationships:

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities and reports to the Compensation Manager.

Education And Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certification in Human Resources (e.g., PHR, SPHR) or Compensation (e.g., CCP) preferred

Experience And Skills:

• At least three years of professional experience in compensation, data analysis, or a related HR function.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, is strongly preferred.
• Experience with compensation systems (e.g., PayFactors, Oracle HCM) and survey participation is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.