Senior Compensation and Classification Analyst

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Wesleyan University is a highly selective, independent liberal arts institution recognized for its commitment to innovative teaching, interdisciplinary scholarship, and an engaged campus community. The Office of Human Resources partners with campus leaders to support the university's workforce through equitable practices, strategic talent management, and data-informed decision-making that advance Wesleyan's mission. Reporting to the Director for Talent Acquisition and Employment, the Senior Compensation and Classification Analyst supports the university's compensation , classification , job architecture, and organizational design initiatives through analy sis, research , and technical expertise . Working close ly with the Director, the position develops recommendations, and supports compensation, classification, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness initiatives . This inaugural four-year term-limited role plays a key role in the implement ation , documentation , and long-term sustainability of the university's staff job architecture, compensation structures, classification standards, and related governance practices . Over the course of the four-year term , the role will support the implementation and documentation of Wesleyan's staff job architecture and compensation framework , establish ing the processes and standards needed for c onsistent long-term administration by the Human Resources team. The position conducts compensation benchmarking, evaluates and classifies positions, and collaborates with academic and administrative leaders, and department heads to provide consultation, analysis, and recommendations on compensation, classification, job design, organizational structure, workforce planning, and job architecture initiatives. Responsibilities include: Compensation and Classification Governance Support the administration and continuous improvement of the staff job classification framework, ensuring consistency in job families, titles, grading structures, and classification standards across the university. Evaluate and classify staff positions including determination of job families, salary grades, and FLSA exemption status in accordance with federal and state wage and hour regulations. Review and analyze FLSA classification requests related to new positions, position revisions, or reclassification requests and maintain supporting documentation for classification determinations . Maintain documentation supporting classification and FLSA determinations to ensure consistency and defensibility. Provide recommendations regarding job classification, compensation levels, and titling practices. Conduct compensation analysis and parsonage allowance determinations for eligible roles in accordance with applicable tax regulations and university policy. Market Data and Compensation Analytics Administer and maintain the MarketPay compensation platform, including loading survey data, managing benchmark job matches, and conducting benchmarking analysis. Prepare and submit institutional compensation data for participation in external compensation surveys and analyze survey results to inform benchmarking. Conduct compensation benchmarking using multiple compensation surveys and labor market data sources. Develop blended market comparisons when roles do not align with a single survey benchmark. Prepare reports on compensation trends, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Develop and maintain benchmark matching methodologies and documentation standards to support consistent compensation analyses. Union Position Classification and Negotiation Support Conduct classification analyses for unionized staff positions in alignment with collective bargaining agreements and institutional classification frameworks. Maintain documentation of union job classifications and assist with classification reviews or disputes. Prepare compensation analyses and workforce reports to support collective bargaining negotiations. Job Architecture and Position Descriptions Review and standardize staff job titles across the university and align titles with established job architecture. Audit and update position descriptions to ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment with job classification standards. Support the implementation and maintenance of job families, career ladders, and titling conventions across the institution. Organizational Design and Analysis Analyze organizational structures, spans of control, and reporting layers to identify inefficiencies or title inflation and provide recommendations that support sustainable organizational design. Provide analysis and recommendations regarding o rganizational structure, reporting relationships, workforce alignment, and position design decisions across the university . Support departmental organizational reviews and restructuring initiatives. Worker Classification and Compliance Review independent contractor and temporary worker classific

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