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Nova Southeastern University · 14 hours ago

Compensation Manager

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is an independent, not-for-profit university recognized for academic excellence and community impact. They are seeking a forward-thinking Compensation Manager to lead a team, drive strategic projects, and ensure competitive and equitable pay practices aligned with the university's goals.

EducationHigher EducationNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Sabrina Livingston
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Responsibilities

Overseeing annual salary merit and market review processes
Guiding the job architecture redesign project to streamline titles, levels, and career paths
Supporting workforce planning and data analytics initiatives to inform long-term decisions
Conducting job evaluations, salary studies, and market benchmarking across the university
Advising HR partners and leaders on compensation strategy, policy, and compliance
Enhancing data quality, governance, and reporting through HRIS and analytical tools

Qualification

Compensation strategyJob architecture redesignData analyticsAdvanced ExcelHRIS proficiencyCompliance knowledgeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsMentoring experienceLeadership experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
6+ years of progressive compensation experience with exposure to job architecture or workforce planning
Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills; proficiency with HRIS and compensation modeling tools
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to advise and influence senior leaders
Experience mentoring or guiding others (direct management experience a plus)

Preferred

Master's degree and/or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation
Prior experience in higher education or large, complex organizations

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Retirement
Tuition waiver
Generous time off & more

Company

Nova Southeastern University

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Nova Southeastern University is a nonprofit, independent research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$4.75M
Key Investors
Community Foundation of BrowardHealth Foundation of South Florida
2025-06-26Grant· $0.45M
2023-02-15Grant· $1M
2022-02-22Grant· $0.3M

Leadership Team

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Marilyn Gardner
Program Professor & Education Enterprise Associate
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Theoharis Theoharides
Executive Director, Center of Excellence for Neuroinflammation Research, NSU
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