Compensation

The Compensation section of Human Resource Management provides technical advice to departments for staffing and reorganization. Compensation Consultants work directly with departments regarding classification and pay matters, including requests to create and fill positions, title classification, job descriptions, qualifications, salary adjustments, overtime, additional compensation, and flexible scheduling. 

Vision

To be a trusted strategic partner that advances LSU by promoting equitable, transparent, and competitive practices that support a thriving, engaged, and high-performing workforce.

Mission

LSU HRM Compensation partners provide expert guidance, data- driven analysis, and transparent compensation practices that enable departments to attract, retain, and develop talent. Through collaborative partnerships, sound classification, and pay administration, we ensure compensation decisions are equitable, compliant, and aligned with LSU's values, organizational goals, and commitment to excellence.

Visit the HR Digital Resource Library for Compensation job aids and resources. 

To view salary ranges, check out our Salary Ranges and Job Specifications webpage


Compensation Consultants by Department 

Consultant 
Departments/Colleges Phone Email
Joyce Whitfield 
Director 
Office of Human Resource Management  225-578-8396 joycew@lsu.edu
Courtney Mitchell
Assistant Director
LSU Marketing and Communications Office
LSU System
Workday SME - Compensation & Recruiting
225-578-1649 cmcdonald1@lsu.edu
Halie Jerkins
Senior Compensation Consultant
Accounting Services (F&A)
Athletics
Auxiliary Services (F&A)
Budget and Planning (F&A)
Information Technology Services
Procurement Services (F&A)
School of Mass Communications
225-578-4341 hbrash4@lsu.edu
Nicholas Lambert-Oswald
Compensation Consultant
College of Human Sciences & Education
Division of Student Affairs & Residential Life
Environmental Health & Safety
Facility & Property Oversight
Office of Emergency Preparedness
Police Department
Parking & Transportation Services
225-578-2463 nlo@lsu.edu
David Kolodzinski
Compensation Consultant

College of Business
College of Coast & Environment
College of Engineering
College of Science
Law Center
Office of Research & Economic Development
225-578-5001 dkolodzinski@lsu.edu
Kayla Guillot
Compensation Consultant 
College of Agriculture
College of Art & Design
College of Music & Dramatic Arts
College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Office of Enrollment Management
Office of Academic Affairs & Academic Affairs Programs
Office of the President
University Lab School
225-578-6334 kbaker@lsu.edu
Charles Phillips 
Business Partner
School of Veterinary Medicine 225-578-4927  cphillips4@lsu.edu
Gabrielle Scott
Compensation Analyst
Auditing & Classification Support
Data Support & Workday Transactions
Workday Co-SME - Compensation
225-578-1438 gscott11@lsu.edu
Sarah Durocher
Compensation/Talent Analyst
Auditing & Classification Support
Special Projects
  sduroc2@lsu.edu