Compensation Analyst

USA (Hybrid)

$81K/yr – $105K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own compensation data and analytics to drive equity and market alignment, partnering with HR, TA, and Finance to inform offers, merit, and promotions.

  • Translate pay data into actionable insights for internal equity and external competitiveness.
  • Build reporting tools and dashboards that support compensation planning and audits.
  • Collaborate across HR, finance, and vendors to improve data quality and influence compensation processes.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the administration and ongoing improvement of compensation programs, structures, tools, and processes.
  • Assist in conducting job evaluations, job leveling, FLSA analyses, and salary range assessments to support internal equity, market competitiveness, and compliance.
  • Analyze internal pay data and external market data to support hiring, promotion, and other compensation-related decisions.
  • Partner with the Senior Manager, Compensation, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition to provide analytical support on compensation-related questions, offers, and pay recommendations.
  • Support pay equity analyses through data preparation, validation, reporting, and synthesis of findings in partnership with Compensation, HRIS, and Finance.
  • Apply strong Excel-based analysis and modeling skills to identify trends, issues, and opportunities related to pay, internal alignment, and compensation program effectiveness.
  • Help prepare data, documentation, and reporting materials to support compensation reviews, audits, and related analyses.
  • Contribute to the communication of findings and insights in a clear and organized manner for key stakeholders.
  • Provide analytical support for compensation-related workforce planning activities, including merit, promotion, and organizational change scenarios.
  • Build and maintain spreadsheets, models, and reporting tools that support cost analysis, pay impact assessments, and compensation planning.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Typically 2+ years of compensation experience, or related analytical experience in HR, Total Rewards, Finance, or a similar function.
  • Foundational knowledge of compensation principles, including market pricing, salary structures, job leveling, and compensation administration.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel, including formulas, data manipulation, and analysis.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to organize data and support recommendations.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred

  • Experience supporting compensation analyses, salary benchmarking, or annual compensation cycle administration.
  • Familiarity with pay equity analysis support, workforce planning, or compensation-related reporting.
  • Exposure to HRIS platforms and reporting environments (e.g., Workday or similar systems).
  • Experience working with compensation survey tools and market data sources.
  • Comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with an interest in growing compensation expertise over time.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Pretax accounts including HSA (company match), Medical & Dependent Care FSA
  • Generous time off including PTO, Holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays and Personal Days
  • Short & Long-Term Disability, paid by company
  • Parental Leave, up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parent
  • Caregiver Leave, up to 2 weeks to help eligible family member with serious health condition
  • Community Engagement, up to 24 hours
  • Bi-annual Wellness Credits, up to $300 per year
  • Support with home office equipment
  • Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
  • 401(k) Traditional and Roth options with company match
  • Learning and Development Programs for our employees
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