Senior Compensation Analyst - Oak Brook, IL

About Us: 

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own. 

Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives.

Position Summary: Administer compensation programs and provide support to Human Resource representatives regarding compensation issues or requests. Support the Compensation team on a variety of annual projects including compensation program design, merit and incentive cycle and market survey analysis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The below is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization

• Responsible for day-to-day administration of compensation plans and policy documentation
• Completes third party market and salary survey submissions; manages internal survey library
• Analyzes internal and external salary and wage data, completes job evaluations, and recommends pay ranges and job titles in accordance with established company structure and guidelines
• Completes total compensation and base pay increase proposal reviews to ensure alignment with company policies, guidelines, internal and external competitiveness, and to ensure compliance with applicable legal and fiscal regulations
• Support annual compensation processes such as merit, annual incentive, minimum wage and budget support to ensure programs are in accordance with plan documentation and applicable regulations.
• Administer monthly and quarterly short term incentive process including calculation, communication, processing and auditing
• Drafts and coordinates communication of compensation messaging and announcements related to annual salary and wage planning, routine compensation analyses, and related initiatives to human resources, managers, and employees
• Prepares and maintains company-wide job description records; develops and maintains job description reference library
• Generates routine audit reports and analyzes data to ensure compliance with applicable policies. Compiles recommendations and submits to manager
• Assists in completing a variety of compensation data analyses, program usage and effectiveness reviews
• Provides input into the design of new programs; develops associated policy and procedures documentation and other supporting communications

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree with concentration in Human Resources, Business or Finance
• Work Experience:
  • 4 years of Compensation experience
  • CCP or similar certification preferred
  • Experience analyzing data to identify issues, trends, or exceptions.
• Knowledge and Technical Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS Systems, and compensation tools (ADP and CompXL experience a plus)
  • Strong analytical skills, data interpretation skills, and a high level of attention to detail
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with HR partners and business leaders
  • Demonstrated knowledge of compensation structures, job architecture, market pricing, and pay equity (Mercer experience preferred)
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of the company

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

Physical Demands: 

• Ability to fulfill office activities including but not limited to remain stationary for extended periods of time (i.e. while working at a desk), stoop/kneel/crouch, travel around the office, communicate with others (verbal and written), and use fine motor skills including fine hand manipulation and keyboarding.
• Ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Consistent with a standard office environment, noise level is low with little to no extraordinary environmental factors.

Additional Benefits offered with this full-time position:

• Medical & Rx, Dental and Vision (eligibility begins day one of employment)
• HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA
• Progyny Fertility Benefit
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life / AD&D
• Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child)
• Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Buy-Up Option
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Adoption & Surrogacy Expense Reimbursement
• KinderCare Discount
• Legal & Credit Monitoring
• PTO (accruing starts immediately upon hire)
• 6 Major Holidays off plus 2 floating holidays yearly
• Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy benefits as an employee
• Bereavement Time Off & Resources
• Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking
• Retirement 401(k) w/ Per-Pay Company Match
• SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources
• HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Learn more by checking out our 2026 Athletico's Benefits Summary

Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.   This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.