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Job Summary: The Compensation team provides consultation and informs decision-making in alignement with UCSF's goals of attracting and retaining talent. The team offers consultation, research, and analytical services to support UCSF leaders in the following areas:
Implementation of rewards strategy, salary and equity guidelines, at-risk plans, market data analyses, and job classification processes Assist management in job design and position classification structure Administration of UCSF's compensation practices and processes within the University of California system-wide policies Participate in salary surveys to obtain competitive pay data and practices
The Compensation Analyst will consult with and support UCSF leaders while operating independently on assigned department's compensation administration, program review and execution, presentations and trainings, resource needs, guidelines and communication materials. Assists with the design, implementation and monitoring of new HR/Compensation systems and/or upgrades. Researches best practices and provides recommendations for improvements in procedures, policies, programs and client service standards. Department Overview: UCSF Human Resources has a mission of attracting, developing and retaining outstanding and diverse people with a vision of being a strategic and trusted partner empowering the UCSF community to leverage their talents. Human Resources is committed to providing outstanding customer experience, leading workforce strategies, creating an engaging environment focused on continuous improvement for the HR team, and demonstrating value to the organization.
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Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor) |
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Consulting and Support to Assigned Departments
- Applies a comprehensive understanding of professional compensation concepts to support UCSF's goals in attracting and retaining talent:
- Provides guidance to managers on department structures, job classifications, regulatory requirements and developing job descriptions.
- Evaluate and classify jobs, analyze employee compensation, and administer the organization's compensation programs and total rewards initiatives to promote fair and equitable pay.
- Conducts data and market analyses and prepares findings and inferences to assess compensation issues and recommend appropriate courses of action.
- Reviews proposed salary adjustments to promote fair and equitable pay within established guidelines, policies and practices.
- Advises management on applicable state and federal regulations and compensation policies, human resource procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Provides consultation to Recruiters and Hiring Managers on salary setting for new employees.
- Interprets data and information from market-based compensation surveys to support UCSF talent and retention goals.
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| 30 |
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Program Administration
- Functions as a point person for compensation programs and initiatives of limited scope and complexity. These could include equity programs, new wage scale implementations, at-risk plan, salary grade evaluation and/or other compensation administration.
- Prepares special studies and recommendations on compensation programs such as incentive compensation, suplemental pay programs (shift differentials, stipends, etc) and other forms of compensation.
- Assists with the design, implementation and monitoring of human resources/compensation systems and upgrades.
- Prepares and reviews job descriptions for positions in the organization; ensures descriptions are consistent with other UCSF roles and standards.
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Other Compensation Support
- Participates in compensation surveys to collect and analyze competitive salary information to determine organization's competitive position. May mentor and oversee others in salary survey participation and utilizing market pricing and salary survey warehouse tools.
- Participates in preparing and delivering compensation training and communications. Identifies client needs and drafts new resources and guidelines.
- Works collaboratively with Compensation and HR team members towards common annual goals.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in related and/or equivalent experience/training.
- At least three (3) years of progressive experience in HR or Compensation
- Has comprehensive knowledge of the compensation function as well as general knowledge of other areas of human resources
- Knows how to develop and implement compensation programs for client group and understands how they and other initiatives may impact various areas of human resources and the organization
- Strong analytical skills to conduct complex data analysis, modeling and develop recommendations as well as effective written and verbal communication skills to convey findings and recommendations clearly and concisely
- Strong computer skills to utilize the tools necessary to conduct the comprehensive, detailed analysis
- Has strong interpersonal skills to interface with UCSF leaders and other areas of human resources.
- Ability to work collaboratively with client groups and other areas of human resources and complete multiple assignments on time
- Capable to prioritize competing work assignments and meet deadlines
- Project management and market pricing skills
- Demonstrated experience evaluating risk and informing decision-making within a complex environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience consulting with leaders regarding compensation and its role in talent management
- Previous experience working in a union environment
- Previous experience in a large Academic Medical Center environment
- Experience with Oracle Cloud / People Soft, Cognos reporting, and MarketPay
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in related and/or equivalent experience/training.
- At least three (3) years of progressive experience in HR or Compensation
- Has comprehensive knowledge of the compensation function as well as general knowledge of other areas of human resources
- Knows how to develop and implement compensation programs for client group and understands how they and other initiatives may impact various areas of human resources and the organization
- Strong analytical skills to conduct complex data analysis, modeling and develop recommendations as well as effective written and verbal communication skills to convey findings and recommendations clearly and concisely
- Strong computer skills to utilize the tools necessary to conduct the comprehensive, detailed analysis
- Has strong interpersonal skills to interface with UCSF leaders and other areas of human resources.
- Ability to work collaboratively with client groups and other areas of human resources and complete multiple assignments on time
- Capable to prioritize competing work assignments and meet deadlines
- Project management and market pricing skills
- Demonstrated experience evaluating risk and informing decision-making within a complex environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience consulting with leaders regarding compensation and its role in talent management
- Previous experience working in a union environment
- Previous experience in a large Academic Medical Center environment
- Experience with Oracle Cloud / People Soft, Cognos reporting, and MarketPay
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University of California - San Francisco
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Jun 09, 2026