Compensation Analyst

Vaco Recruiter Services; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Atlanta is seeking a Compensation Analyst to join a large, complex client in Alpharetta, GA. The role focuses on managing compensation initiatives, conducting job evaluations, maintaining salary structures, and guiding pay practices.

You will deliver data-driven recommendations using market intelligence and benchmarks to leadership and hiring managers, while ensuring compliance and governance.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of compensation analysis or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of compensation methodologies and best practices.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• Experience interpreting compensation data and providing recommendations.
• Understanding of compensation's impact on financial statements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree and/or CCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Analyze compensation data, salary surveys, and market trends.
• Conduct job evaluations and recommend competitive salary ranges.
• Partner with HR and business leaders on compensation decisions.
• Support salary adjustment and reward programs.
• Ensure compliance with compensation laws and regulations.
• Maintain documentation and reporting for audits and governance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CCP (Certified Compensation Professional)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vaco Atlanta is hiring a Compensation Analyst to join a large, complex client in Alpharetta.

The Compensation Analyst will help manage compensation initiatives, conduct job evaluations, maintain salary structures, and guide pay practices. Using market intelligence and industry benchmarks, they will deliver data-driven recommendations to leadership and hiring managers

Role: Compensation Analyst

Location: Alpharetta, GA

Onsite: 100% onsite

Job Type: Contract

Contract Length: through 12/31

Compensation: $35 - $40/hour (dependent on experience)

What You'll Do

• Analyze compensation data, salary surveys, and market trends
• Conduct job evaluations and recommend competitive salary ranges
• Partner with HR and business leaders on compensation decisions
• Support salary adjustment and reward programs
• Ensure compliance with compensation laws and regulations
• Maintain documentation and reporting for audits and governance

What You Bring

• 4-6 years of compensation analysis or related experience
• Strong knowledge of compensation methodologies and best practices
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
• Experience interpreting compensation data and providing recommendations
• Understanding of compensation's impact on financial statements
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree and/or CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification.

Why Apply?

• Long-term contract with a stable, established organization
• Opportunity to influence compensation strategy and business decisions
• Collaborative team environment with visibility across the organization
• Valuable experience supporting enterprise-wide compensation programs