Job Description Summary: The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by April 3, 2026. Applications received after April 3, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
About URI:
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ POSITION SUMMARY:
The Compensation Analyst will report to the Director of Compensation. The analyst supports the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs and projects within the University. This role assists with salary benchmarking, job evaluations, and compensation data analysis to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices aligned with organizational policies and market trends. This role is responsible for completing salary surveys, ensuring the integrity of compensation data, documenting processes and protocols, and serving as core project member on compensation projects.
Duties and Responsibilities: KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in the administration of university compensation programs. Ensure compensation databases, salary ranges, and job classifications are updated. Conduct market salary research and benchmarking using compensation surveys including completing salary surveys and developing databases and market composites. Conduct job evaluations and ensure roles are properly classified within the compensation framework. Design, development, and generate standard and ad hoc compensation reports and analysis for HR leadership and management. Support the Director of Compensation on projects, data analysis, documentation and development of new processes and tools/communications. Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable wage and labor regulations. Respond to employee and manager inquiries related to compensation policies and procedures. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee compensation information. Collaborate with HR partners on compensation-related initiatives and projects. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform other duties assigned. LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT: Personnel computers and printers; word processing, database, and spreadsheet software; Excel, Microsoft Office Suite; HRIS Software.
