Compensation Analyst (Part Time - 25 hours per week)

ActivMed Practices & Research, LLC.; Burlington; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcanza Clinical Research is seeking a Compensation Analyst to design, administer, and optimize compensation programs across our multi-site organization. You will analyze market data, maintain salary structures, and ensure compliance with wage laws while supporting pay decisions for a diverse workforce.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, cross-functional collaboration with HR and leadership, and participation in surveys to keep us competitive and fair in a complex regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in compensation, finance, or related analytics.
• 1+ year direct compensation experience including analysis, pay equity, market pricing.
• Knowledge of FLSA, pay transparency, and multi-state wage laws.
• Healthcare/clinical research and multi-state remote work experience preferred.
• Professional HR or compensation certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support administration and consistent application of compensation programs and guidelines.
• Conduct market pricing and compensation analysis using salary survey data and benchmarks.
• Review job descriptions and evaluate positions for classification, level, and salary range.
• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and leaders on pay decisions and equity matters.
• Assist with annual compensation planning, merit reviews, and budget tracking.
• Maintain compensation data in HR systems with regular audits for accuracy.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Discretion & confidentiality

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Compensation certification

Job description

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow.

The Compensation Analyst supports the design, administration, and maintenance of competitive, equitable, and compliant compensation programs that align with the company’s business objectives and talent strategy. The position is responsible for preparing and analyzing compensation/market data, supporting salary review processes, maintaining job codes and descriptions, evaluating jobs and exemption criteria, maintaining salary structures, and ensuring compensation practices are applied consistently, supported by accurate data, and compliant with applicable federal, state, and Puerto Rico wage and hour requirements.

Essential Job Duties

• Support the administration, maintenance, and consistent application of compensation programs, policies, procedures, salary structures, and pay guidelines.
• Conduct market pricing and compensation analysis using salary survey data, industry benchmarks, internal pay data, and other relevant sources to support competitive and equitable pay recommendations.
• Review job descriptions and evaluate new or revised positions to support appropriate job classification, level alignment, exemption status, and salary range placement.
• Partner with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to provide guidance on pay decisions, offer recommendations, promotions, transfers, equity adjustments, and other compensation-related matters.
• Assist with annual compensation planning processes, including merit review, salary adjustments, incentive or bonus administration, budget tracking, data validation, reporting, and communication support.
• Maintain accurate compensation data in HR systems, spreadsheets, and related files; audit compensation information regularly to ensure completeness, consistency, and data integrity.
• Assist with preparation of compensation reports, analyses, and summaries to identify trends, pay compression concerns, internal equity considerations, market competitiveness, and potential risk areas.
• Participate in compensation surveys and assist with gathering, submitting, and validating survey data to support market competitiveness reviews.
• Ensure and support compliance with applicable federal, state, and Puerto Rico wage and hour laws, pay transparency requirements, FLSA guidelines, and internal compensation policies.
• Research and respond to compensation-related questions or discrepancies by reviewing applicable data, policies, and procedures and escalating complex or sensitive matters as appropriate.
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and revision of job descriptions, compensation documentation, process guides, templates, and communication materials.
• Identify opportunities to improve compensation processes, reporting, workflows, and tools to support efficiency, accuracy, and a positive employee and manager experience.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with HR partners, managers, and internal stakeholders to understand business needs and provide timely, practical compensation support.
• Maintain a positive, results-oriented work environment, build partnerships within the team and across the organization, and model professionalism and teamwork.
• Handle compensation information with discretion, confidentiality, accuracy, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Participate, lead, and/or present in team, department, management, or other meetings as needed.
• May also support broader HR projects and initiatives.
• Perform all other duties that may be requested or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of compensation, finance, or related analytical experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. 1+ years of direct compensation experience, including compensation analysis, pay equity, market pricing, job evaluation, salary structure administration, or pay-related data analysis, is required. Working knowledge of federal, state, and Puerto Rico wage and hour requirements, FLSA classification guidelines, pay transparency requirements, and compensation compliance practices is required. Experience in healthcare, clinical research, multi-state employers, and with remote workforce environments is preferred. A professional HR or compensation certification, such as CCP, PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent, is preferred.

Required Skills

• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PP, Teams, Sharepoint), web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm)
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, data validation, filtering, sorting, and analysis of large data sets.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to interpret compensation data, identify trends, evaluate pay practices, and prepare accurate, actionable recommendations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when handling salary data, job information, employee records, calculations, reports, and compensation recommendations.
• Strong organizational, time management, problem-solving, and project coordination skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain compensation data, policies, and recommendations clearly to HR partners, managers, and business leaders.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle highly sensitive compensation and employee information with discretion and professionalism.
• Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently and collaboratively within a team environment, building trusted relationships with team, co-workers, managers, and external customers.
• Must possess a high degree of professionalism, integrity, dependability, respect for others, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with privacy and company guidelines.
• Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.

Alcanza Clinical Research (“Alcanza”) is a national, collaborative network of clinical research sites, founded on the mission to accelerate the development of new therapies by reducing barriers to clinical research participation for all.

We conduct research on dozens of conditions in several therapeutic areas including psychiatry, neurology, dermatology, and infectious disease. Our work is important to the patients who participate, the scientists who develop these new therapies, and the entire medical community. Because all approved medications require clinical trials, the impact of your work is exponential, reaching many thousands of future patients and improving their quality of life.

Alcanza is a culturally competent organization. We treat each other with dignity, creating an environment where all individuals feel welcome, heard, and respected for their unique perspectives and aspirations. We put considerable effort into finding exceptional employees who mirror the values most important to us: Inclusive, Impactful, Compassionate, and Determined.

Alcanza Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer

that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.