Compensation Analyst

🇺🇸 Kingston, RI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $77K - $87K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ March 20th, 2026

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University of Rhode Island is hiring a Compensation Analyst. The role involves supporting the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs, conducting salary benchmarking, job evaluations, and compensation data analysis to maintain competitive and equitable pay practices aligned with organizational policies and market trends. The analyst completes salary surveys, maintains compensation data integrity, documents processes, and contributes as a core member on compensation projects.

Highlights

Assist in administering university compensation programs and updating compensation databases, salary ranges, and job classifications.
Conduct market salary research and benchmarking through salary surveys and developing market composites.
Design and generate standard and ad hoc compensation reports and analyses for HR leadership and management.
Support the Director of Compensation with projects, data analysis, documentation, and development of new processes and communications.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and wage and labor regulations while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive compensation information.
Respond to employee and manager inquiries related to compensation policies and collaborate with HR partners on compensation initiatives.
Proficiency required in Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS software, and the ability to manipulate large data sets.
Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, minimum of three years’ experience in compensation administration, strong communication skills, analytical and problem-solving experience, and experience managing projects.
Preferred qualification: bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
Compensation range: anticipated hiring salary between $77,000 and $87,000, full-time, exempt position within the Human Resources department.