University of Central Florida · 19 hours ago
Assistant Director, Compensation
Greater Orlando
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$76K/yr - $100K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Central Florida is a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida. The Assistant Director of Compensation leads and manages all aspects of the compensation function, providing services to unit HR business centers and developing competitive compensation solutions.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage the daily operations of the compensation function, serving as an escalation point for complex issues and approving recommendations outside established guidelines or past practices
Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the compensation team, including prioritizing work, reviewing work products as appropriate, and supporting the development and performance of team members
Oversee and execute annual and non-annual Business as Usual (BAU) compensation programs and processes, including salary programs, OTP programs, market assessments, salary surveys, and market benchmarking
Lead and support compensation-related projects and initiatives, ensuring successful execution, stakeholder engagement, effective communication, and timely delivery of intended outcomes and deliverables
Partner closely with the Senior Director, HR leadership, and other HR and business partners to identify priorities, develop compensation strategies, and advance best-in-class compensation programs, processes, and practices across the university
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6)
Preferred
Experience leading or supporting enterprise-level compensation programs within higher education or similarly complex, regulated, or decentralized organizations
Demonstrated ability to achieve compensation-related goals and lead change through effective partnership and influence
Hands-on experience using Workday or a comparable HRIS, with a focus on compensation transactions, reporting, and analytics
Experience leading and developing compensation or HR professionals, with the ability to engage multiple perspectives, build consensus, and lead teams effectively
Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as CCP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR
Benefits
Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Company
University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida is an American public research university in Orlando, Forida.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.08MKey Investors
The Duke Energy FoundationUS Department of EnergyNational Institutes of Health
2024-09-17Grant· $0.07M
2024-09-17Grant· $1.4M
2022-03-14Grant· $3.6M
Leadership Team
John Buckwalter
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Issa Batarseh
Director, Florida Power Electronics Center
Recent News
2025-12-11
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