Compensation Consultant
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Compensation Consultant
lsu· Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
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Job Posting Title:
Compensation Consultant
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUAM FA - HRM - OO - Comp - Comp/Core Workday - Students (Halie Jean Jerkins (00048132))
Work Location:
0330 Thomas D. Boyd Hall
Pay Grade:
Professional
Job Description:
Job Summary: The Compensation section of the Office of Human Resource Management is responsible for the revision, implementation and administration of Louisiana State University’s compensation plan including the classification and pay of over 5300 Academic, Professional and Classified Civil Service jobs.
Job Responsibilities:
40%- Compensation Consulting, Research & Analysis: Performs research, analysis, review and approval of Professional, Academic, and Classified positions and personnel actions including, but not limited to, requests to fill positions, appointments, title/duty changes, pay adjustments and issues, departmental reorganizations and layoff processes to ensure appropriate classification and equitable pay practices are performed in accordance with campus policy, as well as the Department of State Civil Service and LSU System permanent memoranda and guidelines. Serve as a compensation consultant, providing advisement and counsel to Departments/Colleges on classification and pay matters.
30%- Training: Assists in the development, preparation and presentation of Compensation training curriculum and resources for internal and external users.
Special Projects: Assists and ensures completion of special projects related to compensation and classification. Assists with developing resources surrounding projects. Assists with Workday testing as needed.
20%- Market Analysis & Reporting: Assist in performing market research including national salary and benchmarking surveys, as well as local and regional market polling as needed. Assist in CUPA market data compiling and analysis. Assist in the research and evaluation of various internal reports to perform needs analysis for tracking and reporting and quality control purposes.
10%- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Certifications: Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience. LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Please include cover letter, resume, transcripts and 3 references if applicable.For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary range, please contact Halie Jerkins at 225-578-4341 or hbrash4@lsu.edu.
Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
Posting Date:
September 28, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
January 26, 2027
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
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This Compensation Consultant role at lsu is based in 0330 Thomas D. Boyd Hall. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Compensation Consultant role at lsu full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Compensation Consultant role in the Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College department at lsu.
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Compensation Consultant
lsu
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