Compensation Consultant (Open Rank – Intermediate or Senior Professional)

Job Summary:

Join Central Human Resources as a Compensation Consultant – Intermediate or Senior Professional. This is a full-time University Staff position. The Consultant provides compensation analysis and consulting services to university clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides compensation analysis and consulting services to university clients.

• Responsible for review of hiring and promotional salaries for university staff and classified positions. Reviews requests within SmartSheet. Ensure that equity is considered as part of review. Works with HR Business Partners to explain rationale for approvals.

• Responsible for review and response for questions that are submitted via the HR Compensation In Box.

• Responsible for review of in-range and discretionary pay considerations Reviews and approves temporary additional pay requests for classified and university staff positions.

• Participates in projects related to the development, improvement and implementation of market-competitive structures, market reviews, incentive compensation, and pay equity process.

• Provides training to HR Business Partners on compensation topics.

• Position is responsible for back up for searching market data and establishing salary ranges for requests that are outside of established ranges for University Staff and positions higher than Director level.

Work Location:

Hybrid or Out of State – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 1 - 2 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings or out of state with campus presence of no less than one week quarterly at the employee’s expense.

Why Join Us:

Central Human Resources at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment providing extraordinary service to more than 15,000 faculty and staff members critical to the university's success in teaching, research, community service, and clinical care. The Compensation team plays a key role in ensuring fair and competitive pay for university staff in accordance with state and federal law. To learn more about Central HR please visit\: https\://www.cuanschutz.edu/offices/human-resources

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical\: Multiple plan options

• Dental\: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance\: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan\: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off\: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days\: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days\: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days\: 10/year

• Tuition Benefit\: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass\: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Intermediate Compensation Consultant

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, social sciences, or a directly related field from an accredited institution and one year of compensation experience which included review of salaries for equity.

Substitution: Professional level human resources experience in compensation analysis may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor’s degree requirement, but not for the specific compensation experience.

Senior Professional Compensation Consultant

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, social sciences, or a directly related field from an accredited institution and two years of compensation experience which included review of salaries for equity.

Substitution: Professional level human resources experience in compensation analysis may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor’s degree requirement, but not for the specific compensation experience.

Preferred Qualifications for both levels

• Higher Education compensation experience

• Strong attention to detail

• Familiarity with compensation consulting which included market pricing, conducting and documenting pay equity reviews, and training creation and delivery

• Expert level experience working with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets

• Experience working with SmartSheet functionality

• Experience running reports in Human Capital Management (HCM) or similar HRIS system and Central Information Warehouse (CIW) or comparable system

• Active certification in Human Resources and/or Compensation such as PHR, SHRM, or CCP

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for both levels:

• Strong analytical thinking skills, quantitative analysis, creative problem solving, and the ability to be flexible and work well in a time-critical, complex environment with competing priorities

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives for a timely and successful conclusion

• Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate a broad range of laws, rules, and regulations in order to exercise good judgment in applying them to compensation challenges

• Excellent time management skills and organization to detail

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, including public speaking

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution

• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion initiatives

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1.    A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2.    Resume

3.    Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Questions should be directed to\: Megan Freije @ megan.freije@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by September 12, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

Intermediate Compensation Consultant\: $59,000 - $67,000

Senior Compensation Consultant\: $68,000 – $75,000

The salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator\: http\://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.