Compensation Analyst. Job Evaluation Specialist

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