Compensation Analyst. Job Evaluation Specialist Job at Addison Group, Chicago, IL

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  • Addison Group
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Title: Compensation Analyst / Job Evaluation Specialist

Location (city, state): Chicago, IL

Industry: Higher Education

Pay: $35 - $40 per/hour

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a mission-driven institution in the higher education sector that is undergoing a strategic restructure and expansion of its compensation program. With a creative and collaborative work environment and a diverse academic community, this institution offers a unique opportunity for professionals who are passionate about fair and competitive compensation practices.

Job Description:

We’re seeking a skilled Compensation Analyst / Job Evaluation Specialist to support our client’s Human Resources department. This individual will assist with reviewing, evaluating, and leveling new and existing roles across the organization. This is a critical project-based opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze job functions to determine appropriate classification, compensation levels, and FLSA status
  • Conduct comprehensive market pricing and internal equity assessments using established compensation practices
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to review job descriptions and understand departmental needs
  • Recommend pay ranges and titles based on internal benchmarks and external market data
  • Maintain data integrity and process various personnel actions in the HRIS system (PeopleSoft preferred)
  • Use Excel to complete compensation analyses and build reports—must be comfortable with Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
  • Ensure compliance with employment law and institutional compensation philosophy
  • Offer guidance on salary offers, pay adjustments, and job reclassifications

Qualifications:

  • 3–5 years of compensation experience, ideally with exposure to higher education or complex, matrixed organizations
  • Proven expertise in job evaluation, salary benchmarking, and compensation analysis
  • Strong command of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and related functions)
  • Familiarity with employment law related to hourly and salaried compensation structures
  • Previous experience working with both union and non-union employee groups is a plus
  • PeopleSoft experience preferred, not required
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders across departments

Additional Details:

  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (1-hour lunch)
  • First month: Onsite 4 days/week, 1 remote
  • After first month: Onsite 2 days/week (Tuesdays required + one additional day)
  • Business casual work environment
  • Equipment provided (laptop)

Perks:

  • Benefit Information: Dental, Vision, Medical, 401(k)
  • Opportunity to transition into a permanent role
  • Work with a highly respected organization committed to innovation and equity
  • Convenient downtown Chicago location
  • Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
  • Direct impact on compensation practices affecting hundreds of employees

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Contract work, Casual work, Remote work, 2 days per week, Monday to Friday,

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