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University of Texas at Arlington

Compensation Analyst

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Arlington, TX 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $66,000 per Month 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ January 15th, 2026

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The University of Texas at Arlington is hiring a Compensation Analyst to provide support for the university's compensation programs and functions. The role involves processing compensation and classification review requests, conducting salary analyses, maintaining job description and compensation records, and delivering excellent customer service to university clients.

Highlights
  • Analyze and process requests related to new positions, reclassifications, promotions, and salary offers.
  • Maintain and update job descriptions, job codes, and compensation databases within the HRIS system.
  • Conduct market pricing and analysis using internal and external salary data.
  • Provide recommendations and resolutions for compensation-related issues.
  • Required to have a Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, or related field with at least six months experience in compensation or related areas, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and V-lookups.
  • Preferred experience includes two or more years in compensation and familiarity with HRIS and market pricing software.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Salary up to $66,000 monthly, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  • Department: Talent, Culture, & Engagement; serves university clients ensuring compliance with compensation policies.

Compensation Analyst Full Description

Compensation Analyst
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Posting Details
 Position Information 
Posting Number  | S06533P
Position Title  | Compensation Analyst
Department  | Talent, Culture, & Engagement
Location  | Arlington
Position Status  | Full-time
Work Schedule  | Monday through Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pmSchedule is hybrid : 3 days in office, including every Wednesday.
Salary  | Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $66,000.
Pay Basis  | Monthly

Job Summary  | The Compensation Analyst under general supervision, will provide Compensation support for the University’s compensation programs and functions.  Provides excellent customer service to University clients for matters related to compensation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities  | Processes requests submitted for Compensation and Classification Review (CCR) which consists of analyzing requests for new positions, reclassifications, promotions, new hires and other compensation-related requests; performs salary offer analyses, generates CCR approval letters and emails. Updates and maintains job description folder and CCR files; creates new job codes and updates existing job codes in the HRIS system; updates various Compensation databases (e.g. CCR master list) Gathers data related to client requests. Research compensation issues and performs analysis to provide recommendations and/or resolutions to Compensation related matters. Performs market pricing and analysis of external/internal salary data. Performs other duties as assigned. 
Minimum Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or a related field and a minimum of six (6) months of work experience in compensation, data analysis, accounting, payroll, forecasting/modeling or related work experience Or five (5) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
Preferred Qualifications  | Two (2) or more years of experience in compensation. Experience using a human resources information system, market pricing software and/or market pricing jobs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  | Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient with Excel (pivot tables and V-lookup), Word, PowerPoint and Outlook Familiarity with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Excellent organization and time management skills to manage competing priorities Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; proficient research skills to identify issues, analyze situations, and contribute to successful outcome Ability to work independently and resourcefully against deadlines and exercise a high degree of judgment, discretion and confidentiality to accomplish job functions.

Other Requirements  | This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

Workplace and Eligibility Conditions  |
Benefits Eligible  | Yes
Benefits at UTA  | We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits

To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php

CBC Requirement  | It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

EEO Statement  | It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

University Information  | The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.

UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100.

This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
ADA Accommodations  | The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
 Posting Detail Information 
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Open Until Filled  |
Minimum Number of References Required  | 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted  |
Special Instructions to Applicants  | Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * What is the highest level of education attained? 
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Associate's Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • PhD or equivalent 
  2. * How many years of experience do you have in a compensation role where you were conducting market analysis, performing internal equity reviews, job analysis and building moderately complex spreadsheets? 
    • Less than one year
    • 1 to 2 years
    • 3 to 5 years
    • 5 or more years
  3. * How many years of working experience to you have with compensation, data analysis, accounting, and/or forecasting/modeling? 
    • None/Less than 1
    • 1 to 2 years
    • 2 to 3 years
    • 4 to 5 years or more
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume or CV
  2. Cover/Interest Letter
Optional Documents

OFFICE OF TALENT, CULTURE AND ENGAGEMENT
J.D. Wetsel Service Center
1225 W. Mitchell Road
Arlington, TX 76019