Salary Survey Program Manager at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Salary Survey Program Manager Location: USO-TW Building ATL Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 290200 About Us The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.Job Summary The Salary Survey Data Manager is responsible for completing salary survey submissions on behalf of the University System of Georgia (USG) and serving as the central resource for systemwide market data. In collaboration with other members of the System Office compensation team, this role manages survey participation, conducts labor market benchmarking, and administers compensation tools to support systemwide compensation planning and decision-making across all USG institutions.Responsibilities Manage systemwide participation in national and regional salary surveys, ensuring accurate and timely data submission for all USG institutions.Coordinate data collection, maintain survey schedules, and administer survey-related tools to ensure accuracy and consistency.Serve as the systemwide administrator for compensation tools, overseeing institutional access, user support, and data integrity.Conduct labor market research and benchmarking analyses to inform systemwide compensation strategy and pay structure reviews.Support job matching, market pricing, and compensation data analysis in collaboration with System Office and campus HR teams.Prepare reports and dashboards for leadership and ensure compliance with USG reporting standards and applicable regulations.Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.Three (3) or more years of experience in compensation, labor market research, data analytics, or salary survey administration, preferably within a public sector or higher education setting.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field.Progress toward or completion of a professional certification (e.g., CCP, SHRM-CP, PHR).Experience administering or analyzing higher education or public sector salary surveys.Exposure to centralized HR governance models and state-level regulatory compliance.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Data Analysis & Reporting: Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret large data sets to produce clear, actionable insights.Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with HRIS and business intelligence platforms (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday, Power BI, Tableau) and survey platforms.Compensation Knowledge: Understanding of salary survey methodologies, job evaluation practices, and market pricing techniques.Project Management: Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple projects independently with accuracy and attention to detail.Regulatory Awareness: Knowledge of FLSA requirements and public sector reporting standards.Communication & Collaboration: Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to effectively summarize data and partner with diverse institutional stakeholders.Problem-Solving Skills: Analytical thinking with the ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and implement process improvements.Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently.USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.Equal Employment Opportunity The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.Background Check Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.