Compensation Specialist, Human Resources

The University of Virginia Human Resources (UVA HR) invites applications for a Compensation Specialist to support UVA’s strategic goals by delivering expert guidance on compensation practices, job classification, and market analysis. This role serves as a key resource to HR Business Partners and stakeholders, ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment with institutional priorities. The position offers the opportunity to lead impactful projects, contribute to system enhancements, and shape the future of compensation at UVA.

The Compensation Specialist supports UVA’s strategic goals by delivering expert guidance on compensation practices, job classification, and market analysis. This role serves as a key resource to HR Business Partners and stakeholders, ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment with institutional priorities. The position offers the opportunity to lead impactful projects, contribute to system enhancements, and shape the future of compensation at UVA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance on job classification and compensation policies

• Support compensation data systems and initiatives

• Advise HR partners and recruiters on compensation principles

• Lead job classification and reclassification processes

• Maintain integrity of Workday job catalog

• Conduct market parity and equity studies

• Recommend pay plan adjustments based on benchmarks

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

• Experience: Two years of compensation or HR-related experience

• Licensure/Certifications: None required

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (may substitute for experience)

• Experience: Experience with Workday or similar HRIS systems

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

The anticipated hiring range is $50,000-$62,000, commensurate with education and experience.

T his is an exempt-leve l, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits . This position is fully remote and may be performed outside of Charlottesville, VA, in alignment with UVA’s remote work guidelines.

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Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship at this time.

How to Apply

Please apply online , by searching for requisition number R0077783 . Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF . Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Internal applicants: S earch and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website .

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested , with at least three responses required .

For questions about the application process, please contact Ashley Cochran, alc6dk@virginia.edu .

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.