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Senior Compensation Analyst


Job Location:

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:

Senior Compensation Analyst

Classification Minimum Requirements

Masters degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience.

Job Description:
The University of Florida Human Resources is seeking a strategic thinker who pairs deep compensation expertise with exceptional analytical consulting and executive communication skills. You should be comfortable navigating complex structures working with sensitive information challenging conventional approaches and translating sophisticated compensation data into practical recommendations leaders can act on.

Reporting under the general direction of the Vice President for Human Resources you will work with significant independence and collaborate with senior leaders HR and Finance partners colleges and administrative units external consultants and other key stakeholders. You will influence some of UFs most important compensation decisions while leading high-visibility initiatives that affect employees across the university.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Shape enterprise compensation strategy: Develop and evaluate compensation philosophies programs salary structures and practices that strengthen UFs ability to compete for and retain exceptional talent.
  • Advise on executive compensation:Provide sophisticated market analysis and strategic recommendations related to executive and senior leadership compensation including recruitment retention market positioning peer groups and compensation practices.
  • Turn data into strategy:Lead complex market benchmarking financial modeling compensation analytics and workforce analyses transforming data into clear recommendations for senior decision-makers.
  • Lead university-wide salary initiatives: Guide the planning design implementation and evaluation of annual merit and salary increase programs in partnership with university leadership Finance HR colleges and administrative units.
  • Help transform the future of compensation at UF:Provide strategic compensation leadership as the university transitions to Workday and identify opportunities to strengthen compensation programs through technology analytics automation standardization and improved governance.
  • Lead through influence:Manage complex cross-functional initiatives and partner with external compensation consultants survey organizations and market data providers while providing strategic direction and expertise across organizational boundaries.
If youre ready to bring your compensation expertise to a complex high-impact environment where your insights can shape consequential workforce decisions we invite you to explore this opportunity with a Universitydedicated to its mission to be a premier university that the state nation and world look to for leadership. For more information visit .
OUR COMMITTMENT

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

Required Qualifications:

Masters degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience.

Preferred

Highly competitive candidates may also bring experience in several of the following areas:

  • Enterprise-wide compensation strategy and program design
  • Executive compensation and market benchmarking
  • Large-scale merit or salary planning programs
  • Advanced compensation analytics and financial modeling
  • Executive-level consultation and presentations
  • Complex cross-functional project leadership
  • Compensation surveys market data and external consulting partnerships
  • Higher education or another large complex decentralized organization
  • CCP SHRM-SCP SPHR or a comparable professional certification
Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Inquiries can be sent to Candidates must apply online at Careers at UF.

Health Assessment Required:No


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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