Job Details

Compensation Manager

Position Number: 6772090
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Human Resources

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 HRs downtown Salt Lake City location).
Department: 00410 - Human Resources
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $85,000-$105,000
Close Date: 12/19/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/193103