Senior Compensation Consultant

Hiring Department: UIC Human Resources Compensation

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1017860

Posting Close Date: SEARCH EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 8, 2023

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

SEARCH EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 8, 2023

Senior Compensation Consultant

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) seeks a Senior Compensation Consultant. This position consults with organizational leaders to identify and create compensation programs that align with business needs, assists in the development, implementation, and administration of campus wide compensation programs. The Senior Compensation Consultant provides high level expertise by anticipating needs, obstacles and demonstrates problem solving to achieve successful results. This is a team leader position with some indirect accountability for the work of others.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 33,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges and a Law School. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Internal Consulting: Consult with organizational leaders to identify and create compensation programs that align with business needs and provide recommendations for courses of action. Coach, counsel and assist campus leadership in understanding compensation theory and practice, applying both theory and practice to provide recommendations for courses of action. Provide consultative input on pay decisions and recommendations for salary and merit increases, and internal equity analysis.

• Salary Administration: Assist in the development and oversight of salary administration processes (e.g., hiring, overcompensation, auditing, reporting, etc.) campus wide. Evaluate salary administration programs for salaried, hourly, middle, and top management positions, reviewing changes in wages and salaries for conformance to policy. Contribute to the development, implementation, and administration of compensation policies by recommending solutions or alternative actions to resolve compensation-related problems. Audit and evaluate positions (job analysis and evaluation) and apply individual classifications according to State and University policy. Coach and train lower-level Analysts regarding appropriate application of internal equity, market pricing, job analysis, trend analysis and metric development, reporting, salary adjustments, FLSA and other regulatory issues, etc.

• Project Management: Support compensation related campus-wide initiatives including the planning, development and implementation and maintenance of resulting programs (e.g., establishment of the professional job model/hierarchy). Research, monitor and make recommendations for unit process improvements (including securing automated systems, revision of policies and procedures, etc.). Lead and conduct “special projects” and assignments.

• Collective Bargaining Support: Assist in the development of collective bargaining strategy for compensation, support union negotiations by conducting cost analysis and funding models, performing job pricing, and making recommendations for appropriate course of action. Assist as a member of the collective bargaining management team.

• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field.
Five (5) or more years of progressive compensation experience.
Working knowledge of the regulatory environment that governs compensation (e.g., FLSA, ADA, EEO, Illinois Wage and Hour, etc.).
Knowledge and experience in strategic and business planning, cost-benefit analysis, and process improvement related activities.
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of Office products (e.g., PowerPoint and Access) with advanced knowledge of Excel and Word.
Advanced analytical skills for data management and scenario modeling to facilitate planning.
Self-directed with strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to work in ambiguous situations effectively and interact effectively with senior leaders, managers, and line employees.

Preferred Qualifications:
CCP or PHR certification preferred.
Experience working in an academic organization preferred.

Why Work at UIC?

UIC offers an exciting place to work. Our excellent benefits package inclusive of health including vision coverage, dental and life insurance, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). Benefits also include paid holidays, generous vacation, and sick time, as well as many optional benefits. For additional information on our benefits please click here. UIC also offers competitive salaries. The salary range for this position is $95,000-$110,000.

For fullest consideration, please submit an online application that includes an uploaded cover letter and resume by Friday, May 8, 2023, via the university online application system.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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