Compensation/Classification Analyst (Associate/Analyst/Senior), UNLV Human Resources - Compensation and Classification [R0150127]

Compensation/Classification Analyst (Associate/Analyst/Senior)

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Compensation/Classification Analyst (Associate/Analyst/Senior), UNLV Human Resources - Compensation and Classification.

Role of the Position

UNLV Human Resources is seeking applications to join our Compensation and Classification team. The position may be filled at the Associate, Analyst, or Senior Analyst level, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Compensation/Classification, this position plays a critical role in supporting the university's classification and compensation infrastructure, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant practices across campus.

The position is expected to conduct job evaluations, analyze internal and external market data, support the development of compensation models, and provide consultation to campus stakeholders. Senior-level candidates will demonstrate advanced expertise, greater autonomy, and responsibility for complex projects, campus-wide communications, and mentoring lower-level analysts.

This position provides an opportunity to contribute to equitable compensation practices, streamline HR processes, and strengthen the university's capacity to attract and retain top talent.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Compensation/Classification Analyst

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and one year of experience working in human resources.

Compensation/Classification Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and three years of related or comparable experience.

Senior Compensation/ Classification Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and five years of related or comparable experience.

Accepted Equivalences for Degree Requirement

UNLV may consider additional relevant experience in place of formal education requirements:

• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, applicants may qualify with four additional years of relevant experience, or with an associate's degree plus two additional years of relevant experience.
• For positions requiring a master's degree, acceptable equivalents include:
• Six additional years of relevant experience
• A bachelor's degree plus two additional years of relevant experience
• An associate degree plus four additional years of relevant experience

Knowledge

Preferred

• Knowledge of the Fair Labor Standards Act and how it applies to exempt and non-exempt designations.
• Familiarity with salary survey methodologies and appropriate job evaluation techniques, practices, and approaches.

Skills

Required

• Effective written and verbal communication, and presentation skills in order to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrates a customer-focused work ethic and excellent relationship-building skills at all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word, and PowerPoint.

Abilities

Required

• Ability to interpret various laws and policies related to compensation, labor, and pay.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence HR colleagues and lower level analysts.
• Ability to manage projects and tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing work assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong ability to analyze complex issues, develop solutions, and provide feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as an effective team member on collaborative projects.
• Comfortable working in an environment that is heavily regulated and with a particular focus on compliance.

Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $62,000 - $75,000 or commensurate with the labor market.

How to Apply

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to the Search Committee Chair.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin immediately. Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at the Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

Profile of the University

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us online at http://www.unlv.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks, and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Title IX Statement

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 10