Sr. Compensation Analyst

Description

Our client is hiring a Compensation Analyst to build and design compensation programs and provide market-informed guidance that helps the organization make sound pay decisions. This role is based in SW Houston Texas, and will focus on analyzing compensation data, evaluating salary structures, and contributing to competitive and equitable pay practices. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, knowledge of compensation methodologies, and experience translating market trends into practical recommendations.

Responsibilities:

• Build & Design compensation from the ground up, for 1000+ employees, hourly, salary, for a Manufacturing organization

• Conduct detailed pay analyses to assess internal alignment, external competitiveness, and consistency across compensation programs.

• Participate in salary benchmarking efforts by reviewing market data and comparing roles against relevant industry compensation surveys.

• Develop recommendations/decisions for pay ranges, job pricing, and compensation adjustments based on business needs and market intelligence.

• Support the administration of compensation programs, including annual review cycles, salary structures, and incentive-related processes as applicable.

• Partner with HR and business leaders to provide guidance on compensation matters and explain recommendations with clear data-backed rationale.

• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations that summarize compensation trends, findings, and proposed actions for stakeholders.

• Review compensation practices to help ensure alignment with company policies, pay philosophy, and applicable guidelines.

• Maintain and organize compensation data with accuracy while supporting updates to tools, reporting methods, or internal processes when needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in compensation analysis

• Demonstrated knowledge of compensation administration, salary benchmarking, and market pricing principles.

• Experience working with compensation surveys and interpreting external market data to support pay decisions.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate large datasets and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

• Familiarity with compensation and benefits concepts, including pay structures and job evaluation methods.

• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet-based analysis and experience creating reports for business and HR stakeholders.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present compensation information clearly and professionally.

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