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UC Santa Cruz recognizes that our success is only possible through the hard work and dedication of our employees. The Compensation and Classification team ensures fair, equitable, and compliant pay and job classification practices in alignment with University policy, collective bargaining agreements, the UC Nondiscrimination Statement and employment law. The team evaluates and classifies positions, reviews job structures for consistency and equity, and provides guidance on reclassifications, reorganizations, and career progressions. Through market analysis and internal comparisons, the team advises managers on salary decisions that support the recruitment, retention, and motivation of a highly qualified workforce while maintaining alignment with campus and systemwide standards. Compensation Analysts are available to consult with Managers/Supervisors and HR Liaisons on classification of positions, pay issues and to interpret pay policy and procedures.
Staff Contact Information – Compensation & Classification Team
Mailstop: SHR
Email: compensation@ucsc.edu
Area Code: 831
Location: Scotts Valley Center, 100 Enterprise Way
| Contact | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Young | Compensation, Classification & Policy Director | 459-2223 | syoung@ucsc.edu |
| Karen Schloss | Principal Compensation & Classification Analyst | 459-1258 | keschlos@ucsc.edu |
| Benjamin Short | Principal Compensation & Classification Analyst | 459-1869 | bshort@ucsc.edu |
| Frank David | Principal Compensation & Classification Analyst | 502-0779 | fdavidjr@ucsc.edu |
| Kristin Mellon | Senior Compensation & Classification Analyst | 889-8314 | kmellon@ucsc.edu |
| Victoria Iriberri | Senior Compensation & Classification Analyst | 459-1870 | viriberr@ucsc.edu |