Assistant Director, Compensation

Human Resources:

UCF Human Resources is a trusted partner and catalyst in making UCF the best place to work and positively impact our community by working together to unleash the potential of everyone at UCF. We make it our mission to support and advance UCF’s goals by fostering a positive and engaging work environment while identifying and responding to the changing needs of our community.

The Opportunity:

The Assistant Director of Compensation leads and manages all aspects of the compensation function, including leading a team of highly consultative compensation partners that provide a full breadth of compensation services to unit HR business centers. The role leads annual Business as Usual (BAU) compensation processes, as well as short- and long-term projects and initiatives. The Assistant Director continuously identifies opportunities to improve existing programs, processes, and offerings, while also developing new, competitive, and best-in-class solutions that support the university's strategic goal of being employer of choice.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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 Qualifications:

• 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.

The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:

• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and creative, while remaining organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with ambiguity.

• Ability to communicate clearly and translate big-picture vision into practical, actionable information for leaders and employees.

• Demonstrated analytical and creative problem-solving skills.

• General knowledge across HR functions, with a strong customer-focused approach and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential situations with discretion, objectivity, and confidence.

Department

Human Resources

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$75,809.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

02-13-2026-12-00-AM

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.