Compensation Analyst

Georgia Tech; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 99,096 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a Full-Time Compensation Consultant to provide strategic consulting on compensation and classification. This role requires 8+ years of relevant experience and skills in market analysis as well as strong project management capabilities. The candidate will develop analytics and support decision-making processes in a dynamic environment while ensuring compliance with institutional standards. A Bachelor's degree in a related discipline is mandatory, with a Master's preferred. Pay range is $99,096-$115,000 per year depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant professional experience in compensation and/or classification work.
• Experience leading market studies and compensation improvements.
• Ability to leverage technology or AI tools for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic compensation and classification consulting.
• Conduct market pricing, job matching, and survey interpretation.
• Lead job evaluation and ensure job documentation consistency.
• Develop and maintain portfolio analytics and dashboards.
• Strengthen process quality and audit readiness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Consulting skills

Project management skills

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelors degree in related discipline

Masters degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Job ID: 297710

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Responsibilities

• Job Duty 1: Provide strategic compensation and classification consulting for an assigned portfolio, partnering with unit leaders and Human Resources partners to support pay decisions, job changes, and workforce planning needs.
• Job Duty 2: Conduct complex market pricing, job matching, and survey interpretation; develop recommendations on pay positioning and range considerations supported by clear rationale and documentation.
• Job Duty 3: Lead job evaluation and leveling for complex or sensitive positions within the portfolio; ensure job documentation and career level placement are consistent within job families and classification standards.
• Job Duty 4: Serve as an escalation point for high-risk or high-impact cases within the portfolio (e.g., exceptions, internal alignment concerns, or critical offers), and provide defensible options that describe costs, risks, and workforce impact.
• Job Duty 5: Lead segmented unit studies and analyses (for example, parity and compression diagnostics, internal alignment reviews, or targeted market assessments) and translate findings into clear decision options for unit leadership.
• Job Duty 6: Develop and maintain portfolio analytics, dashboards, and recurring reports; use technology and AI-enabled analysis, as appropriate, to identify patterns, improve scenario modeling, and strengthen decision support.
• Job Duty 7: Lead project workstreams for compensation and classification initiatives, including planning, milestone tracking, risk management, and stakeholder updates to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Job Duty 8: Strengthen process quality and audit readiness for portfolio work by improving standard work, documentation, and quality review practices aligned with Institute guidance and applicable requirements.
• Job Duty 9: Provide tools, templates, and knowledge transfer to Human Resources partners and peers by sharing guidance and training that promotes consistent outcomes without formal supervisory accountability.
• Job Duty 10: Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements: Bachelors degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Required Experience:

• Typically 8+ years of relevant professional experience in compensation and/or classification work with progressively increasing scope and complexity.
• Experience leading market studies, establishing market-based salary structure and analysis, job architecture modernization, or compensation system/process improvements in a complex environment.
• Experience applying analytics and data visualization to support senior leader decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications: Masters degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification: Certified Compensation Professional, Senior Professional in Human Resources, SHRM Senior Certified Professional, or similar.
• Experience leveraging technology or AI-enabled tools to streamline analysis, reporting, and workflow efficiency while protecting confidential data.
• Experience working in higher education, research, public-sector, or private-sector environments.

Proposed Salary

Pay Range: $99,096-$115,000/yr.

(Commensurate with experience)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Expert knowledge of compensation principles, salary structures, pay positioning, and salary administration concepts.
• Advanced knowledge of job evaluation, leveling, job documentation practices, and classification consistency.
• Knowledge of market pricing, job matching, and compensation survey interpretation.
• Knowledge of governance concepts, documentation practices, and internal controls that support audit readiness.

Skills

• Advanced skill in quantitative analysis, modeling, and translating complex findings into decision-ready options.
• Strong consulting skills with the ability to influence through credibility and relationship-based partnership.
• Strong program and project management skills, including planning, risk management, and stakeholder communications.
• Skill in using technology to improve reporting, streamline processes, and strengthen data integrity (including AI-enabled analysis where appropriate).

Abilities

• Ability to operate independently on complex assignments and apply sound judgment under time constraints.
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leaders.
• Ability to balance multiple perspectives and develop solutions consistent with organizational objectives.
• Ability to review and improve processes and documentation to promote consistent, defensible outcomes.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values is Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values are the foundation for all we do. Additional details and policies are available online at the provided USG links.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where required by law or contract.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position does not require security clearance. Location: Atlanta, GA

Background Check

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. More information: policy link.