Compensation

Compensation

The Compensation Area of the Office of Human Resources administers the compensation plans for The University of Texas at Tyler and The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center. We partner with university leaders to develop, maintain, and administer compensation programs designed to attract and retain the best individuals for our faculty, staff and clinical positions.

Compensation provides the following services:

• Administering compensation plans, including the development of strategies that support the mission and vision of UT Tyler.
• Identifying, analyzing, and responding to equity issues.
• Performing market salary research and salary surveys.
• Providing guidance on regulatory compliance relating to FLSA (Fair Labor and Standards Act).
• Partnering with university departments to support the budgetary and financial strategies of UT Tyler.  
• Ensuring accountability for compliance with the University of Texas System Board of Regents Rules and Regulations and UT Tyler Handbook of Procedures.
• Developing and communicating compensation resources for managers and supervisors.

 

Compensation Review Process

Compensation Review Process - Academic Positions

Request Periods

There are two established periods to request position reclassifications, equity adjustments, and market reviews. 

Period 1 - Submission of requests from June 1 - June 15 as part of the annual budget process. Any requests that are approved in the department's budget will be effective September 1.

Period 2 - Submission of requests from November 1 - November 15 if funding is available in the department's current budget. Any approved requests will be effective March 1. 

Review Process

Information will be provided soon.

Compensation Review Process - Clinical Positions

Review Process

Requests for reclassifications, equity adjustments, and market reviews must be coordinated and reviewed by UT Health East Texas leadership before submission to Human Resources.

Once reviewed, complete the HR Compensation Request Form with the job descripton attached.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an equity adjustment and a market adjustment? 

Equity adjustments ensures salarie are fairly paid between colleagues in similar roles, while market adjustments ensures that salaries are competitive within the industry or regional standards. 

When can I submit the request? 

Period 1: June 1 - 15. 
Period 2: November 1 – 15. 

Is an employee eligible to receive a merit increase following a salary adjustment? 

Employees may be ineligible for merit increases depending on the effective date of the request. Please refer to the documentation of the merit cycle for more information.

Can I request an adjustment outside of the review periods? 

Exceptions may be approved by UT Tyler’s President, CBO, and Human Resources Leadership for reorganizations, counteroffers, or retention of high-performing employees. 

Compensation Links and Resources

UT Tyler Pay Plan – Classified Staff Positions
UT Tyler Health Science Center – Academic Classified Staff Positions
UT Tyler Health Science Center – Clinical Classified Staff Positions
UT Tyler University Academy Positions

 

Glossary of Compensation Terms

Job Description Templates and Resources

Template for UT Tyler
Template for UT Tyler HSC (Academic)
Template for UT Tyler HSC (Clinical)

Job Description Example – Academic
Job Description Example – Clinical