Compensation Analyst, Senior

Company: Arizona State University
Location: Tempe
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Profile: HR Services Specialist 3 Job Family: HR Services Time Type: Full time Max Pay – Depends on experience: $71,040.00 USD Annual Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Job Description: The Compensation Analyst, Senior supports the W. P. Carey School of Business Human Resources function by serving as a subject-matter expert in staff and student job architecture, classification, and compensation analysis for a complex academic unit supporting over 900 staff and student employees. This position plays a critical role in building, refining, and institutionalizing ASU’s job architecture framework within W. P. Carey, where consistent and fully developed job classification practices are still emerging. In the first year, the role will be primarily focused on developing and operationalizing W. P. Carey’s job architecture, including analyzing and revising job descriptions, mapping positions to ASU job profiles, and establishing consistent classification practices under the guidance of the W. P. Carey Director of Human Resources. The position requires applying professional judgment to translate ASU’s framework into a practical, defensible structure that reflects the operational realities of a large diverse business school. As foundational work is established, the role will evolve to support ongoing classification, compensation analysis, and broader HR operational needs, including compensation reporting, equity and compression analyses, and process improvement initiatives. The position also contributes to the development of scalable processes and tools, including the thoughtful application of AI-enabled solutions to enhance job description quality and classification consistency. Through this work, the Senior Compensation Analyst helps ensure WPC’s staff and student job architecture remains equitable, scalable, and sustainable, while operating within established governance and approval structures. Position Salary Range: $60,000 - $71,040 Essential Duties: Job Architecture Management (50%): Develop, maintain, and document a WPC-specific staff job architecture map, under director-level review. Independently map existing and new positions to appropriate ASU job profiles and levels using established job evaluation methodologies. Analyze, revise, and standardize staff and student job descriptions to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with ASU’s job architecture framework. Partner with hiring managers and HR colleagues to clarify role scope, responsibilities, and position intent to support accurate and consistent role classification across the school Provide expert guidance and recommendations related to role right-sizing and title alignment, escalating complex or sensitive cases as appropriate. Reporting & Analytics (20%): Conduct internal compensation analyses, including equity and compression reviews, using ASU systems and provided labor market data. Develop and maintain recurring classification and compensation reports to support HR processes such as promotions, merit cycles, and position reviews. Analyze trends and patterns in classification and compensation data to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement. Prepare clear, data-informed summaries and recommendations for HR leadership and senior stakeholders Operational & Process Development (15%): Design, document, and maintain operational processes and standards supporting job classification and job description management across WPC. Improve job description intake, review, and maintenance workflows in Workday to support accuracy, consistency, and scalability. Partner with Technology Services and Operations (TSO) to identify, pilot, and recommend AI-enabled tools that improve efficiency and consistency in job description drafting and classification, ensuring appropriate controls, data stewardship, and alignment with institutional guidelines. Develop practical guidance, templates, and training resources to support consistent adoption of classification processes by hiring managers and HR colleagues. Talent Acquisition & Recruitment (10%): Partner with hiring managers to support recruitment processes, ensuring alignment between job postings, classification, and approved job architecture. Process and post job descriptions in Workday, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and appropriate classification prior to recruitment. Support recruitment operations such as coordinating requisitions, facilitating candidate review processes, and assisting with hiring workflows. Collaborate with HR team members to ensure recruitment activities align with established compensation, classification, and organizational guidelines. Other (5%): Attend relevant trainings and professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of compensation, classification, and job architecture practices. Deliver trainings and workshops to promote compensation-related skills development across management levels in the school. Other duties as assigned Desired Qualifications: 2 years’ higher education classification and compensation experience, with a strong preference for large, complex public institutions; equivalent experience in public sector roles may be considered. Prior experience supporting or contributing to the implementation of a formal job architecture framework, especially during early adoption or transition periods. Experience working with staff and/or student employment classifications. 2 years’ experience with talent acquisition, recruitment, or similar HR specialty, preferably in higher education. Familiarity with ASU systems, practices, or governance structures related to HR, classification, or compensation. Prior exposure to AI-enabled or automation tools used in HR or operational process improvement. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP (or equivalent) highly preferred. Experience consulting with senior leaders on role design, classification and/or compensation-related topics. Working Environment: Work is primarily performed in an indoor office environment. Flexible Work Arrangement: This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees are expected to work on-site at their primary ASU work location for a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek. Remote work may be performed for the remainder, based on business needs. Hybrid arrangements are subject to approval at the dean or vice president level. Department Statement: The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is the largest business school in the United States with more than 23,000 students and 120,000 alumni worldwide. From our world-renowned faculty representing six continents to thousands of outstanding students who join us every year, the W. P. Carey School welcomes Inclusive Excellence and encourages global thinking. The W. P. Carey School is internationally recognized for its leadership in business education, groundbreaking research and innovation, and renowned faculty, making us one of the top-ranked business schools in the country. W. P. Carey prides itself on being a place “where business is personal.” Business is personal means that kindness, courtesy, and respect lead our actions. We care for each other and support one another. We’re proud of that commitment, and look forward to it shaping your experience at W. P. Carey. Learn more at wpcarey.asu.edu . All we do at ASU is guided and inspired by the University Charter, which reads: ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves. The W. P. Carey School of Business continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. Driving Requirement: Driving is not required for this position. Location: Campus: Tempe Funding: No Federal Funding Instructions to Apply: Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub. Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on. https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$20119.htmld To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments: Cover letter Resume or CV Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name. Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered. Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date. Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience. Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete. ASU Statement: Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. ASU is a tobacco-free university. 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