Senior Compensation Analyst

Classification Title:

Senior Compensation Analyst

Classification Minimum Requirements

Masters degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience.

Job Description:

The University of Florida Human Resources is seeking a strategic thinker who pairs deep compensation expertise with exceptional analytical, consulting, and executive communication skills. You should be comfortable navigating complex structures, working with sensitive information, challenging conventional approaches, and translating sophisticated compensation data into practical recommendations leaders can act on.

Reporting under the general direction of the Vice President for Human Resources, you will work with significant independence and collaborate with senior leaders, HR and Finance partners, colleges and administrative units, external consultants, and other key stakeholders. You will influence some of UF’s most important compensation decisions while leading high-visibility initiatives that affect employees across the university.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shape enterprise compensation strategy: Develop and evaluate compensation philosophies, programs, salary structures, and practices that strengthen UF’s ability to compete for and retain exceptional talent. 

• Advise on executive compensation: Provide sophisticated market analysis and strategic recommendations related to executive and senior leadership compensation, including recruitment, retention, market positioning, peer groups, and compensation practices. 

• Turn data into strategy: Lead complex market benchmarking, financial modeling, compensation analytics, and workforce analyses, transforming data into clear recommendations for senior decision-makers. 

• Lead university-wide salary initiatives: Guide the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of annual merit and salary increase programs in partnership with university leadership, Finance, HR, colleges, and administrative units.

• Help transform the future of compensation at UF: Provide strategic compensation leadership as the university transitions to Workday and identify opportunities to strengthen compensation programs through technology, analytics, automation, standardization, and improved governance.

• Lead through influence: Manage complex cross-functional initiatives and partner with external compensation consultants, survey organizations, and market data providers while providing strategic direction and expertise across organizational boundaries.

If you’re ready to bring your compensation expertise to a complex, high-impact environment where your insights can shape consequential workforce decisions, we invite you to explore this opportunity with a University dedicated to its mission “to be a premier university that the state, nation, and world look to for leadership.” For more information, visit www.ufl.edu.

WHY GAINESVILLE

As Senior Compensation Analyst working from the University's main campus in Gainesville, FL, you'll enjoy a vibrant hub of education, healthcare, culture, and sports in the state. The Greater Gainesville area serves as the cultural, educational, and commercial heart of the north central Florida region and offers a full range of municipal services, including cultural and administrative support. Renowned for its preservation of historic landmarks and natural beauty, the city boasts numerous parks, museums, and lakes that attract thousands of visitors. With its lush urban forest and Tree City USA® designation, Gainesville stands out as one of Florida's most picturesque cities. Its central location provides convenient access to both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, offering easy exploration of Florida's famed beaches, springs, and nature reserves. Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds.  

OUR COMMITTMENT 

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call Show phone number or the Florida Relay System at Show phone number (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

Salary$100,000.00 with consideration to market, education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

Masters degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience.

Preferred

Highly competitive candidates may also bring experience in several of the following areas:

• Enterprise-wide compensation strategy and program design
• Executive compensation and market benchmarking
• Large-scale merit or salary planning programs
• Advanced compensation analytics and financial modeling
• Executive-level consultation and presentations
• Complex, cross-functional project leadership
• Compensation surveys, market data, and external consulting partnerships
• Higher education or another large, complex, decentralized organization
• CCP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or a comparable professional certification 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Inquiries can be sent to View email address on explore.jobs.ufl.edu. Candidates must apply online at Careers at UF.

Health Assessment Required:No