Rhode Island School of Design · 21 hours ago
Compensation Analyst
Providence
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expRhode Island School of Design is seeking a Compensation Analyst to support the development and administration of compensation programs and policies. The role involves conducting job evaluations and market analysis to establish competitive salary ranges, as well as collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance with compensation practices.
Education
Responsibilities
Builds and maintains consultative relationships with managers, HR partners, and Talent Acquisition Partners, providing timely and accurate interpretation and guidance regarding compensation policies, processes, practices, plans, legislation, and questions
Reviews job descriptions to ensure they accurately capture the essential functions and requirements to assign Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) classifications and salary grades. Updates and maintains the job description library for all staff employee positions throughout the college
Leads the staff job evaluation process. Identifies and recommends potential areas of process improvement. Creates and develops documentation, tools, and materials to guide managers and HR Partners through the job evaluation process, providing relevant information on compensation-related legislation to promote informed decision-making
Conducts market research and analyzes survey data to develop competitive and equitable compensation ranges for each position in alignment with RISD’s compensation philosophy and pay equity legislation
Builds dashboards and reports to track compensation spending. Creates clear, visually polished, and analytically sound data summaries
Manages the annual survey submission process. Proactively identify gaps in survey data sources relevant to RISD’s positions and recommend additional data sources as appropriate
Researches employee compensation in similar industries and recommends changes or updates to RISD’s existing compensation practices, policies, and programs
Provides compensation support to meet contractual obligations outlined in collective bargaining agreements. Manages union compensation processes and pay programs in Workday. Supports employee bargaining unit negotiations as requested. Maintains predictive models as needed throughout the bargaining process as needed
Acts as the Compensation subject matter expert for Workday. Reviews and approves Compensation transactions. Partners with HRIS to develop and maintain business processes that drive operational efficiencies. Audits compensation transactions and data to ensure data integrity. Identifies issues, collaborates with HRIS and relevant partners to develop potential solutions, tests, and implements resolutions as necessary
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
3 to 5 years of experience in compensation administration or Human Resources is required
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including the demonstrated ability to complete market research, analyze data, and build cost modeling tools, are required
Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of pay and pay equity legislation, including the Fair Labor Standards Act
Strong attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate to advanced Excel; experience with other data analysis tools is helpful
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
Preferred
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or progress towards certification is desirable
Experience with Workday. Experience with compensation analytic software is desirable
Company
Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design is a school in Providence.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alicia Luzón, SHRM-CP
Social Equity and Inclusion Partner
Alison Douglas
Senior Human Resources Partner
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