Compensation Analyst

🇺🇸 Kingston, RI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $77K - $87K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ March 18th, 2026

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University of Rhode Island is hiring a Compensation Analyst. The Compensation Analyst reports to the Director of Compensation and supports the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs. The role involves salary benchmarking, job evaluations, compensation data analysis, completing salary surveys, maintaining data integrity, documenting processes, and participating as a core project member on compensation initiatives.

Highlights

Supports administration of university compensation programs and updates compensation databases, salary ranges, and job classifications.
Conducts market salary research and benchmarking using compensation surveys and develops market composites.
Performs job evaluations ensuring proper classification within the compensation framework.
Generates standard and ad hoc compensation reports and analyses for HR leadership and management.
Assists Director of Compensation with projects, data analysis, documentation, and process/tool development.
Ensures compliance with internal policies and wage and labor regulations.
Responds to employee and manager inquiries related to compensation policies and procedures.
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive employee compensation information.
Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and HRIS software, with strong analytical, data presentation, and communication skills.
Requires a minimum of three years of experience in compensation administration; preferred bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
Anticipated salary range: $77,000 - $87,000; full-time, permanent, exempt professional staff position within the Human Resources department.