Senior Compensation Analyst

Forbes

. Administer base salary, incentive programs, merit, bonus, and salary review processes .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compensation administration, including salary reviews, incentive programs, and compliance with U.S. multi-state compensation regulations. Proficient in HR analytics and vendor management, with strong capabilities in data analysis and process improvement.

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Compensation AdministrationHR AnalyticsAdvanced Excel ProficiencyU.S. Multi-State Compensation ComplianceVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Compensation AnalysisJob MatchingMarket PricingSalary SurveysBenchmarking AnalysisData AnalysisCompensation ReportingProcess ImprovementCompensation DocumentationCompensation Tools

Soft Skills

CommunicationPartnershipAdvisingManaging Multiple PrioritiesOperating in Ambiguous Environments

Tools & Technologies

HRISCompensation SystemsPayscaleCompensation Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, HR, FinanceCCP Certification

Industry Keywords

Compensation LegislationRegulatory RequirementsIncentive ProgramsEmployee Compensation StatementsUnionized Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer base salary, incentive programs, merit, bonus, and salary review processes
Monitor compensation legislation and regulatory requirements and coordinate required changes with HR, Legal, Payroll, and Recruiting
Partner with HR Business Partners, Finance, Recruitment, leadership, and business leaders on compensation requests, planning, and organizational changes
Analyze compensation scenarios and develop recommendations balancing market competitiveness, internal equity, and budget considerations
Prepare and distribute employee compensation statements
Draft and present training and guidance on compensation practices and procedures
Conduct job matching, market pricing, salary surveys, and benchmarking analyses
Manage external compensation vendors, including survey providers and technology partners
Evaluate vendor performance and compensation data sources
Maintain and audit compensation data in HRIS and compensation systems
Develop ad hoc compensation reports and analyses
Partner with HR Technology to enhance tools, reporting, and processes and identify automation opportunities
Maintain compensation documentation and templates
Leverage HR systems and compensation technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Finance, or related discipline
CCP certification preferred but not required
Experience in compensation, HR analytics, or a related analytical function
Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, modeling, and data analysis
Experience with compensation tools and vendor management
Payscale knowledge is a plus but not required
Ability to communicate, partner, and advise managers at all levels
Strong experience with HR information systems and process improvement
In-depth knowledge of U.S. multi-state compensation compliance, including wage thresholds and evolving legal requirements
Experience with compensation practices in a unionized environment is a plus
Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
Must reside in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, or Washington

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work within the U.S. if aligned with the needs of the position
Flexibility to support employee success
Incentive programs, including bonus opportunities