Compensation and Data Reporting Analyst

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Compensation and Data Reporting Analyst Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Compensation Analyst I Job Duties: Reporting to the Director of Total Rewards, this role is responsible for consultation on compensation issues, maintaining classification policies, procedures and programs, reviewing, and approving classification and compensation requests, and analyzing data to ensure alignment with divisional and institutional goals. In addition, this role creates and maintains reports, dashboards, and other data visualization tools to disseminate Human Resources (HR) and Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) related statistical reports and information. Key Job Responsibilities: Compensation Services & Support Conducts analysis and provides consultation regarding compensation issues and program direction, and ensures compensation policies and procedures are maintained and aligned with industry best practices and organizational vision. Participates in salary surveys and conducts classification and compensation studies of market data, reviews current practices, and recommends improvements to leadership to align with strategic initiatives and objectives. Creates and revises standard job descriptions in alignment with the established organizational structure and approved methodology. Serves as a liaison to human resources staff providing organizational information, reviewing and analyzing data, and recommending solutions for routine pay scenarios in accordance with established policies, procedures regulations, and applicable laws. Contributes to the planning, development, and implementation of strategic compensation and classification initiatives and objectives. Works on the regular maintenance of the compensation program taking initiative to evaluate its effectiveness, achievement of goals, budgetary aspects, etc., and recommend improvements to leadership where necessary. Data Reporting & Analysis Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and other data visualization tools to disseminate Human Resources (HR) and Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) related statistical reports and information. Collects, analyzes, and researches institutional data according to established procedures and regulations. Utilize data reporting tools to retrieve institutional data according to established policies, procedures, and reporting regulations. Analyze and interpret data to provide insights to support business decisions. Serves as liaison and contact for internal and external stakeholders for HR related reporting and compliance, external surveys, and institutional statistics. Takes initiative to audit data and propose solutions. Membership Management & other duties as assigned Manages membership participation for UWSA and other institutions for organizations like MarketPay, CUPAHR, ERI, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. Department: The Universities of Wisconsin are a premier system of public higher education serving more than 164,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the universities are Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Through a constellation of 13 universities statewide, the Universities of Wisconsin are a tremendous academic, cultural, and economic resource for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world. Compensation: The Compensation and Data Reporting Analyst is a full-time, salaried (exempt), academic staff position. Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $60,000-75,000, commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree At least two years of experience in compensation and/or data reporting and analysis Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports Proficiency in HRIS systems, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in data visualization tools, like Tableau and management of large data sets Experience evaluating accuracy of large data sets as well as programs used to house, manage, and visualize data Previous experience using MarketPay (or similar market-pricing platform) for job benchmarking and market pricing analysis. Experience navigating Workday to run and export standard and custom reports in support of HR, benefits, and compensation workflows, as well as interpret and validate results with attention to data accuracy and alignment with UW business processes. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Substantial interpersonal skills to interact with employees and management at all levels in problem resolution Ability to serve as a compensation & data reporting analyst for UW System Administration, as well as the UW System institutions Knowledge of compensation administration principles and procedures Knowledge of job analysis and job evaluation principles, methods, and procedures Knowledge of federal and state wage and salary laws and regulations Advanced knowledge of statistical techniques and computer applications (i.e. spreadsheets, word processing and databases) Knowledge of Universities of Wisconsin employee classifications and job data Work Location: The business office is located at 780 Regent Street in Madison, WI. Hybrid work options may be available, with an in-office requirement of 3 days per week. Telecommuting agreements are subject to change at any time Application Information: To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials as soon as possible. Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through 11:59 pm, Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Applications may be accepted until the position has been filled. To receive full consideration, interested applicants are required to provide: Resume (PDF Format) Cover letter addressing your experience and education as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications (PDF Format) Failing to submit the required application documents may disqualify your application. Contact Information: Questions may be addressed to: Kristina Williston, HR Generalist, at [email protected] . Accommodation Request If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request by contacting [email protected]. Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy This offer of employment is conditional pending the results of a criminal background check and a reference check process that includes questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. If you have prior work history within the past 7 years with the Universities of Wisconsin, your personnel file will also be reviewed for employee misconduct. If the results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if you have started employment, your employment will be terminated. Employment Authorization Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on, before, or after the effective date of appointment. Confidentiality The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7). Benefits Information Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Faculty, Academic Staff & Limited Appointees or University Staff Please see this link for total compensation information: Universities of Wisconsin Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to provide you with total compensation information. Clery Act information The Universities of Wisconsin provides statistics on campus crime in its Annual Security Report. For more information on university campus statistics see UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship. Apply tot his job