Compensation Analyst

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or closely related field.
• Two years of full-time Human Resources experience that includes administration of compensation programs.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or closely related field.
• Work experience as a Compensation Specialist or Compensation Analyst.
• Proficiency with AI-enabled tools that support data analysis and process efficiency.
• SHRM-CP, CCP, or other relevant industry certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of federal and state employment and compensation laws including FLSA,Equal Pay Act, NLRA, and Sherman Act.
• Working knowledge of compensation principles, job architecture, and market pricing methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally within a diverse work environment and willing to contribute to a team effort.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and environments.
• Ability to think critically, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved.
• Ability to clearly explain complicated compensation concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.

Revised: 01/27/2026

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepare compensation analysis and recommendations for new hires, internal transfers, promotions, and reclassifications.
• Review and approve requests for additional compensation to ensure eligibility and alignment with policy and contracts.
• Analyze and maintain salary structures, pay grades, ranges, and job families in alignment with organizational strategy.
• Participate in job evaluations and job description reviews to ensure internal equity and proper classification.
• Conduct market pricing using salary surveys and compensation benchmarking tools to evaluate competitiveness of pay grades.
• Support annual compensation increase processes.
• Assist with the design, documentation, and administration of compensation policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Perform pay equity analyses and support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local compensation regulations.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate compensation data and trends to HR and leadership.
• Participate on assigned committees, chair subcommittees, and schedule meetings and appointments as needed to complete assigned work.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Revised: 01/27/2026

Additional Job Information

U10, $26.68, 8 hours, 255 days

Compensation may increase based upon relevant education and experience.