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Current employees must apply internally via ConnectU - connectu.olemiss.edu
The University of Mississippi
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Department Summary
The Compensation team at Ole Miss, part of the Human Resources division, leads the university’s efforts in fair, competitive, and transparent pay practices. We manage job classification, salary structures, and career tracks to support employee growth and organizational effectiveness.
We work closely with university leadership and HR Business Partners across departments to ensure compensation practices meet institutional goals and needs.
The department led the launch a full redesign of the staff compensation and classification system—introducing clear job families, levels, and career pathways for over 500 staff roles. No employee received a pay cut under View2022, reflecting a strong commitment to fairness. We align with the university’s "Empower Now" strategic plan and continuously benchmarks against peer institutions.
Hybrid work may be possible for this role.
Role Specifications
Below you will find classification and compensation information. For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system Human Resource Compensation Page
Family - Human Resources
Sub-Family - Compensation
Career Track / Level - P1
Grade - 7
MinMidMax
$51,605$64,501$77,397
Role Summary
Supports the development and implementation of compensation, market, and titling analysis for the institution in alignment with institutional goals on total compensation.
Responsibilities:
-Evaluate and classify positions within the university’s compensation structure
-Administer salary offers, compensation and classification adjustments
-Conduct market benchmarking
-Ensure compliance with FLSA and university compensation policies
-Prepare reports and maintain compensation data in HR systems
-Advise departments and HR partners on job classification and pay decisions
-Train and support stakeholders on compensation tools and guidelines
Skills:
-Analytical thinking and attention to detail
-Data-driven decision-making
-Clear written and verbal communication
-Confidentiality and integrity
-Collaboration and stakeholder service mindset
-Continuous improvement orientation
Unique Projects;
The Compensation team with lead an upcoming project that's goal is to redesign the faculty compensation and classification system.
Examples of Work Performed
-Reviews and analyzes job descriptions and submitted questionnaires to determine appropriate classification, job level, and salary grade based on the university compensation structure.
-Evaluates and processes salary offers, promotions, adjustments, and reclassification requests in alignment with internal guidelines and market data.
-Conducts compensation benchmarking salary surveys
-Maintains and updates job profiles and pay data within the HRIS system, ensuring accuracy and consistency across job families and pay structures.
-Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., FLSA) and university compensation policies; provides audit support as needed.
-Prepares compensation reports, dashboards, and analyses to support HR leadership, budget planning, and strategic decision-making.
-Advises HR Business Partners, hiring managers, and departmental leaders on classification decisions, salary guidelines, and compensation best practices.
-Supports and participates in the implementation of compensation projects and university-wide initiatives, including training and communication efforts.
Essential Functions
These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.
-Provides professional assistance and consultation services in administering and maintaining pay policies and programs for employees.
-Evaluates and classifies positions; assists in the evaluation of organizational needs and market trends; and assists in the development of new or enhanced job families and/or compensation programs as needed.
-Assist in Administering and Maintaining Pay Policies and Programs.
-Participate in salary surveys and provide reports based on salary data.
Minimum Education/Experience
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.
Preferred Qualifications
-HR/Compensation experience in a higher education setting
-CCP Certification
EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Minimum Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements: These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis.
Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.
Physical Exertion: The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.
Vision: Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.
Motor Coordination: While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
