Compensation Analyst

Spelman College Portal•Atlanta, GA

17h

About The Position

The Compensation Analyst serves as a subject-matter expert providing consultative, analytical, and operational support for classification and compensation functions across Spelman College. This role collaborates closely with Human Resources and Culture units and campus stakeholders to ensure accurate position classification, equitable compensation practices, and compliance with institutional policies, federal and state regulations, and applicable agreements. The Compensation Analyst advises managers and employees, evaluates position descriptions and FLSA status, supports salary administration activities, and contributes to communication, training, and continuous improvement of classification and compensation programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience in classification, compensation, or HR administration.
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in position classification, compensation administration, or related HR functions.
Demonstrated experience conducting FLSA determinations and applying compensation policies and frameworks.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting classification and compensation programs in higher education, a large public-sector organization, or a comparably complex environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews and approves new and revised classified and unclassified position descriptions to determine appropriate classification, appointment type, employment class, bargaining unit status, and compensation structure placement.
Evaluates position descriptions to ensure duties, scope, and responsibilities are accurately documented and aligned with institutional classification standards.
Conducts FLSA determinations in compliance with federal requirements, including application of exemption tests; audits positions for FLSA status changes, and communicates required actions to leadership and employees.
Collaborates with HR technical teams to ensure job titles, classifications, and position data are accurately established and maintained in HR information systems and position description platforms.
Performs compensation-related reviews and approvals in accordance with established College guidelines and policies.
Reviews and approves starting salaries, in-hire rates above entry levels, off-cycle salary increases, merit and equity adjustments, administrative stipends, differentials, special pay, and work-out-of-classification requests.
Assists with the administration of compensation actions, including step increases, COLAs, and other contractual salary provisions.
Reviews and analyzes compensation actions to ensure compliance with applicable equal pay laws and internal equity standards.
Identifies appropriate comparator groups for positions performing work of comparable character and recommends starting rates and salary actions that support equity and consistency across the institution.
Monitors and responds to classification and compensation-related inquiries, escalating or routing issues as appropriate.
Develops and distributes communications to employees, managers, and senior leadership regarding classification and compensation initiatives, policy updates, and procedural changes.
Creates training materials, guidance documents, and reference resources related to position description development, position allocation, and compensation processes.
Facilitates training sessions and consultations for campus stakeholders on classification, compensation, organizational structure, and related systems and tools.
Conduct quarterly or annual desk audits and compensation studies (e.g., CUPA -HR, etc.).
May serve on various campus committees, as requested.
May complete other duties as assigned within the scope of work for the position.