Director of Compensation, UC Human Resources

Director of Compensation, UC Human Resources

The University of Cincinnati is currently accepting applications for a Director of Compensation. Reporting to the CHRO, we are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Compensation to lead the design, implementation, and administration of UC's compensation programs. This role will be responsible for ensuring our pay practices are competitive and aligned with business objectives, while also fostering an engaging employee experience. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in compensation strategy, strong analytical skills, and the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

Essential Functions

• Develop and direct strategic planning in the design and implementation of compensation programs and systems for the University of Cincinnati (e.g., classification structures, job descriptions, job evaluation process, market pricing software, salary structures, local / state / national survey participation, incentive / bonus programs, compensation processes, etc.).
• Provide leadership, strategic direction, and business consultation to Senior Leadership and all university business units in relation to overall talent management including, but not limited to the ability to attract, motivate, and retain talent, position management, workforce analysis, labor costs and budget, reorganizations and work re-design.
• Develop, implement, interpret, and ensure compliance with university rules, policies, and procedures, and federal and state regulations including, but not limited to, the Fair Labor Standards Act, Equal Pay Act, Equal Opportunity Act, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
• Collaborate and partner with Labor Relations on issues regarding compensation and wages for both represented and unrepresented employees.
• May provide direct and / or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (e.g., hiring / firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

Eight (8) years of experience in Human Resources, Compensation.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include :

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 1418% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including :

Additional Benefits Include :

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https : / / www.uc.edu / careers.html

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here : https : / / www.uscis.gov / i-9-central / form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu .

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