Compensation Advisor II

LexisNexis Risk Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is seeking a Compensation Advisor to provide advanced compensation expertise, guidance, and analysis to support HR Partners and business leaders globally. You will lead complex reward initiatives to ensure competitive, equitable, and compliant programs aligned with business objectives.

The role requires strong analytical, advisory, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a focus on pay structures, market data, and equity analyses across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• Expertise in designing and supporting compensation and rewards programs including job evaluation and architecture.
• Experience with pay equity analytics and market benchmarking practices.
• Ability to interpret HR policies and provide specialist advisory support to stakeholders.
• Experience supporting annual pay reviews and incentive program processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to HR Partners and managers on compensation matters.
• Lead design and delivery of compensation structures via market reviews and equity analyses.
• Research market trends and ensure programs stay competitive and aligned with objectives.
• Support pay review cycles and incentive program processes across the organization.
• Monitor legislation and market trends to assess competitiveness and positioning.
• Handle reward inquiries through HR case management with timely responses.
• Contribute to incentive design, HR frameworks, and data management.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Pay equity analytics

Market benchmarking

Stakeholder advisory

Pay review processes

Data analysis

Policy interpretation

Communication & engagement

Continuous learning

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping fair and competitive reward programs that help attract, retain, and engage top talent?

Would you like to use your compensation expertise to influence business decisions and support a high-performing, global organization?

About Our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX (http://www.relx.com), a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case. The company employs over 2,000 technologists, data scientists, and experts to develop, test, and validate solutions in line with RELX Responsible AI Principles (https://stories.relx.com/responsible-ai-principles/index.html).

About The Role

As a Compensation Advisor, you will provide advanced compensation expertise, guidance, and analysis to support HR Partners and business leaders. You will lead and contribute to complex reward initiatives, helping ensure compensation programs remain competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with business objectives. This role combines analytical rigor with stakeholder partnership to support compensation strategy, program delivery, and informed decision-making across the organization.

Must reside in EST or CST

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counsel to HR Partners and managers on compensation-related matters.
• Support the design and delivery of employee compensation structures through survey market reviews and proactive pay equity analysis, collaborating with the broader HR team.
• Research and analyze reward data and market trends to ensure compensation programs and reward packages continue to remain competitive to meet organizational objectives and business needs.
• Support HR Partners and business leaders through pay review cycles.
• Monitor competitive market trends, review compensation legislation, and assess organizational positioning.
• Addresses reward inquiries through myHR case management, providing timely and accurate responses to ensure clarity and understanding.
• Contribute to incentive program design, HR frameworks, stakeholder engagement activities, HR data management, and job evaluation processes.

Requirements

• Expertise in the design, implementation, and support of compensation and rewards programs that include job evaluation, job architecture, competitive compensation analysis, pay for performance, and pay equity analytics.
• Knowledge of compensation analysis, salary administration, and market benchmarking practices.
• Ability to interpret and apply HR policies and procedures while providing specialist advice to stakeholders.
• Experience supporting annual pay review and incentive program processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to process and interpret complex HR and compensation data.
• Strong advisory and counseling skills on reward matters.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and maintaining awareness of relevant technology, regulations, and industry best practices.

Work in a Way That Works for You

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

About The Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $95,300 - $158,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. Base Pay Range for CO is $95,300 - $158,800. Base Pay Range for IL is $100,100 - $166,800. Base Pay Range for Chicago, IL is $104,800 - $174,700. Base Pay Range for MD is $100,100 - $166,800. Base Pay Range for NY is $104,800 - $174,700. Base Pay Range for New York City is $114,300 - $190,500. Base Pay Range for Rochester, NY is $95,300 - $158,800. Base Pay Range for OH is $90,500 - $150,900. Base Pay Range for NJ is $112,574- $179,826. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus. Application deadline is 09/30/2026.

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits.