Senior Compensation Analyst

[solidcore]

. Support compensation process design, market analysis, and budgeting across [solidcore]'s hourly and salaried workforce .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $95,785 - $108,955 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compensation process design, market analysis, and compliance with wage and hour regulations. Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with strong capabilities in Workday and advanced Excel functionalities.

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Compensation Process DesignWorkday ExperienceCertified Compensation Professional (CCP)Data Analysis and VisualizationFLSA Compliance

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Hard Skills

Compensation AnalysisData ModelingSalary BenchmarkingMerit Increase AdministrationCompensation Communication DraftingData Integrity ManagementAd Hoc AnalysisPay Equity AnalysisBudgetingProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong Analytical SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelGoogle SheetsHRIS SystemsWorkday

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

Industry Keywords

Total RewardsFLSAPay Equity PrinciplesWage and Hour ComplianceCompensation Surveys

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support compensation process design, market analysis, and budgeting across [solidcore]'s hourly and salaried workforce
Administer annual, quarterly, and off-cycle merit increase and bonus processes, including modeling, communication, and execution in Workday
Partner cross functionally on coach pay, new studio opening pay rates and incentive programs
Complete salary surveys and benchmark positions to support salary structure maintenance and competitive pay analysis
Conduct FLSA classification reviews to ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements
Maintain and audit compensation data in Workday, ensuring accuracy of salaries, titles, job profiles, salary grades, pay ranges, and classifications
Build and maintain compensation rate tables in Workday
Draft compensation communications, offer letters, total reward statements, and merit and bonus letters
Document compensation processes, timelines, and decision frameworks
Prepare reports and analysis to support compensation decisions, business planning, and leadership reviews
Build and maintain recurring workforce dashboards covering headcount, pay equity, and turnover trends
Develop ad hoc analysis, including promotion modeling, cost projections, and market positioning
Partner with HRIS to ensure Workday data integrity and support system reporting needs
Identify process improvements to enhance accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency
Contribute to performance evaluation processes and broader People Operations projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-6 years of experience in compensation, total rewards, or HR analytics
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation preferred
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to work with large data sets and translate them into clear recommendations
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets — pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, modeling, and data visualization
Experience with compensation survey participation and data cuts (Mercer, Radford, CompData, or similar)
Working knowledge of FLSA, pay equity principles, and wage and hour compliance
Experience using an HRIS system — Workday experience strongly preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to present data and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility based on performance
Monthly cell phone stipend
401k with employer match
Health, dental, & vision insurance
Flexible PTO
Free drop in classes at [solidcore]