Human Resources Compensation

Welcome to the Human Resources Compensation homepage. You will find helpful resources detailing the compensation programs for University staff and employees in non-academic titles. The University of Oklahoma programs are designed to attract, retain, and motivate a highly talented and committed workforce in support of the University of Oklahoma’s mission and goals.

The Compensation department offers services that include the design, implementation, and revisions of the University’s compensation programs, salary structures, job analysis, position management, and compensation guidelines. Our goal is to be a strategic partner by providing assistance with compensation solutions, compensation policy and procedure interpretations, job classifications, and the performance review cycle.

Personnel Review Cycle (PRC)

The Personnel Review Cycle (PRC) is OU’s structured process for planning and submitting regular staff job changes, salary adjustments, and new position requests. Designed to support strategic workforce planning, the PRC allows departments to review staffing needs holistically and propose personnel actions aligned with institutional goals.

Submissions are reviewed by leadership, finance, and subject matter experts prior to HR Compensation’s evaluation. Once a decision is made, departments are notified with guidance on next steps.

Guidance, timelines, training opportunities, and eligibility details are shared on this page ahead of each cycle. If you have questions at any time, please contact HrCompensation@ou.edu.

Follow the link to FY26 Personnel Review Cycle (PRC) Cycle.

PRC Exception Request Form

Compensation Guidelines

Information about the university’s Compensation Guidelines

Effective August 1, 2023, the Compensation Guidelines are a resource for colleges and divisions to assist in salary administration planning.

Click here to read the Compensation Guidelines.

Click here to access the Components of Pay Job Aid.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click here to read the Compensation Guidelines FAQs.

Meet the Team

The Human Resource Compensation team manages the University’s pay programs for all staff positions. The team consists of a compensation director, manager, and analysts.

For questions regarding pay or job duties adjustments and changes, please contact the team at HRCompensation@ou.edu.

All new positions must be approved and classified before a position number can be assigned by HR.

The following tools will assist with position management:

Request for Temporary Position - this policy and form are used to request temporary staff positions.
Request for Student or Academic Pool Position - this form is used to create all new student or academic pool positions.
Request to Change Current Appointment Status- used to accompany PAF indicating reductions of any type on an employee.
Code Request for New Norman Department Code - used to create a new department code in Norman.