Compensation Specialist II
Job Description
Job Summary:
Provide support for the UNMC campus compensation/classification activities which includes job documentation, job evaluation, salary administration with guidance and direction from the Compensation Administrator.In addition, assist with Compensation and other department projects.
About Us:
To learn more about the University of Nebraska, visit the sites below.
University of Nebraska Strategic Plan “Odyssey to Extraordinary” https://nebraska.edu/strategic-plan
Get to know Nebraska https://nebraska.edu/get-to-know-nebraska
University of Nebraska Medical Center Campus https://www.unmc.edu/aboutus/index.html and https://www.unmc.edu/aboutus/facts.html
University of Nebraska Faculty & Staff Benefits https://nebraska.edu/faculty-and-staff
Required Qualifications:
Required Education:Bachelor's degree
Type of Required Education:
Required Experience:Less than 1 year
Type of Required Experience:
Required License/Certification:
Equivalency Statement:
Required Knowlege, Skills, Abilities:
Required Computer Applications:Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Word,Microsoft PowerPoint
Required other Computer Applications:
Type of Required Education:
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or Human Resources.
Required Experience:Less than 1 year
Type of Required Experience:
Human Resources Compensation and/or Finance related experience.
Required License/Certification:
NA
Equivalency Statement:
Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience.
Required Knowlege, Skills, Abilities:
- Understanding of human resource related laws and regulations.
- Understanding of general compensation philosophy and methodology for conducting market analysis.
- Ability to project a positive image for the university and effectively work as part of a team.
- Ability to adapt and embrace change.
- Ability to continuously learn and to pursue self-development through personal study, training and education.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to details.
- Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality.
- Ability to research trends and make recommendations based on trends or change of State and/or Federal laws.
- Ability to take initiative to handle multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision. A strong sense of urgency and ownership is required.
- Effective organizational, interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills (Written and verbal).
- k. Proven project management skills, including relationship building and presentation skills.
- l. Public contact position requiring appropriate business-like apparel.m.
Regular attendance and timeliness is essential – Work schedule 8:00am to 5:00pm. Ability to commit whatever time or effort is required to ensure customer/managers and employees needs are met.
Required Computer Applications:Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Word,Microsoft PowerPoint
Required other Computer Applications:
NA
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Education:Master's degree
Type of Preferred Education:
Type of Preferred Experience:
Preferred License/Certification:
Preferred Computer Applications:Not Applicable
Type of Preferred Education:
MBA
Type of Preferred Experience:
- Compensation administration experience to include job evaluations and market analysis.
- Experience in an academic health science center.
Preferred License/Certification:
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
Preferred Computer Applications:Not Applicable
Compliance Requirements:
Compliance Requirements:
Background Check
Education Credentials Check
Other Compliance:NA
Additional Information:
Information at a Glance
Req Id:
1308
Campus Label:
University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
Org Unit:
HR Compen/Staffing/HRIS/Payroll UNMC
Job Location:
Omaha, NE 68198
Application Review Date:
10/13/25
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Advertised Salary:
$57,900 - $86,900/annual
Job Type:
Full-Time
Worksite Eligibility:
Hybrid
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:
jobs@unmc.edu
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Posting Start Date:
10/6/25