Job Description Summary: UCAR is excited to announce the job opening for the Senior Compensation Analyst. This position is responsible for supporting compensation activities to develop and administer compensation programs. You will conduct research, analyze data, make compensation recommendations, and act as an internal consultant on compensation matters. Ultimately, this role will support furthering UCAR’s mission of “advancing research and training in Earth system science.”

Position Details:

Visa Sponsored Job:

No

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Job Location:

Boulder, Colorado

Position Type & Term:

Full time, Regular

Compensation Range:

Hiring Range : $79,698 - $108,000

Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.

Application Notes

This position will be posted until the end of 9/20/2024 .

Required application materials:

(a) Resume.

(b) Cover Letter. Please address how your skills and experience meet the needs of this position (for more information, please refer to the Key Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities sections of this job posting).

Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more (https://www.ucar.edu/opportunities/careers/faqs) .Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

What You Will Do

Here is a summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.

Compensation Analysis

• Participate in and/or lead compensation analysis and special projects.

• Provide responses to compensation inquiries, including co-responsibility for managing the HR Compensation inbox and coordinating responses and status updates.

• Provide Compensation Partner consultation services to assigned groups.

• Perform new hire, promotion, and job change analysis.

• Review position descriptions for new requisitions, job changes, and promotions.

• Make salary recommendations for job changes, promotions, and new hires.

• Perform survey job matching, and conduct ad-hoc benchmarking and market research.

• Assist with the maintenance and updates to the salary ranges.

• Support the Lead Compensation Analyst and the Assistant Director, Total Rewards with special compensation projects, research, and inquiries.

• Participate in compensation projects including researching, consolidating, and presenting data.

• Partner with relevant stakeholders on accurate job descriptions.

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team in ensuring accurate compensation recommendations relative to the market.

• Ensure equitable compensation within the organization.

• Provide guidance to leadership on compensation solutions as requested.

• Assist the Lead Compensation Analyst and the Assistant Director, Total Rewards in developing, implementing, and evaluating compensation policies/programs.

• Provide information and guidance to HR Strategic Partners and leadership on compensation strategies and solutions as requested.

Compensation Operations

• Assist with the annual submission of government-required reporting.

• Participate in compensation audits from sponsors.

• Participate in audits of system data to validate that individuals have appropriate total direct compensation data and have inappropriate job titles, pay grades, etc.

• Provide HRIS system support including testing and transaction approvals in conjunction with the HRIS team.

• Participate in the administration of the annual salary increase cycles, including the merit and promotion cycles. Coordinate with the relevant HRIS stakeholders to ensure all compensation processes are appropriately set up and completed in the HRIS system.

• Participate in the salary survey process.

• Assist the Assistant Director of Total Rewards in responding to compensation audit requests and compensation inquiries for grants and proposals.

• Participate in the compensation-related HRIS system and process administration and improvement efforts, in conjunction with the talent acquisition and HRIS teams.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, including FMLA, COMPs, and EEPEWA.

• Provide information to staff on UCAR pay practices and compensation processes.

• Develop and revise content as needed for a comprehensive compensation website

• Document processes and recommend process changes.

• Assist with the development of compensation training materials.

• Provide feedback, training, and oversight to relevant stakeholders involved in the compensation processes (e.g., recruiting leads, recruiters, etc.).

​ Who We'd Love To Join Our Team

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:

Education and Experience

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• At least five years of experience in Compensation administration at an organization with at least 1,000 people.

• -or- an equivalent combination of education and experience.

DESIRED (BUT NOT REQUIRED)

• CCP, CEP, CAC.

• Experience using Workday.

• Familiarity with the Office of Contract Compliance Programs and federal reporting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Compensation programs in privately held/government-funded organizations.

• Advanced to expert level in MS Office and Google Suite, specifically spreadsheets and data analysis.

• Job analysis and position evaluation.

• Federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to compensation.

• Strategic and quantitative analysis for compensation and total rewards programs.

• HRIS/HCM system, SQL statements, and reports.

  Ability to:

• Stay current with industry standards and best practices.

• Compile, research, analyze, and interpret statistical information.

• Maintain confidentiality of personnel data.

• Translate organizational imperatives into a cohesive compensation strategy.

• Multitask and competently manage competing priorities.

  Skilled in:

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Creating training materials clearly explaining compensation concepts, processes, and procedures.

• Problem/situation analysis.

• Flexibility and adaptability.

• Relationship building influences leadership at all levels of the organization.

• Compensation analysis.

  Benefits Overview

  UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through competitive benefits (https://www.ucar.edu/opportunities/careers/benefits) . In addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance, UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on work-life balance and professional, and personal development. These include:

• Tuition Assistance, time off allowance to attend classes, and other professional development opportunities

• UCAR contributes 10% of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100% fully vested on day one

• Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year (prorated for less than full-time positions)

• 10 paid holidays

• 10 days of sick leave each year

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

• Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of your regular salary

• EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area transit system at no cost

  Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

  Our organization is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome and supported. To learn more about these efforts, visit the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan (https://www.ucar.edu/sites/default/files/documents/related-links/2020-12/ODEI_StrategicPlan_Final.pdf) and our Diversity & Inclusion: A Welcoming Workplace (https://www.ucar.edu/who-we-are/diversity-inclusion) site.

  Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a position if they do not meet almost 100% of the desired skills and experience . Please note this is not necessary! If you meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest!

  Commitment to Job Application Fairness

  Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.

  Some Final Considerations

  At UCAR|NCAR|UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun’s core.

Flexible Work

At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid, fully-remote and/or flexible work schedules.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.

Export Control

All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems.

Visa Wait Times

Please consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting, understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.