Compensation Analyst

Daley and Associates; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC. in Boston, MA is seeking a Compensation Analyst for a 4-month contract to support compensation reporting, market benchmarking, and salary analysis. The role requires 2–7+ years in compensation, with strong Workday and Excel skills, and a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite, 1 day remote) in Boston.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with HR and stakeholders on projects, participate in surveys, and help ensure data accuracy and compliance across compensation processes.

Qualifications

• 2–7+ years in compensation, total rewards, or HR analytics.
• Hands-on Workday experience required.
• Strong Excel proficiency and data analysis skills.
• Experience with compensation benchmarking, reporting, or salary analysis.
• Project management or project support experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Analyze compensation data and prepare reports to support business decisions.
• Evaluate market salary benchmarks and compensation trends.
• Assist with compensation recommendations for new hires and internal transfers.
• Support compensation cycles, data validation, and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with HR and internal stakeholders on compensation projects.
• Maintain compensation tools, spreadsheets, and reporting resources.
• Participate in compensation surveys and competitive market analysis.
• Support regulatory reporting and compensation compliance initiatives.
• Identify process improvements and provide data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Compensation Analyst

We are currently seeking candidates for a Compensation Analyst position with a highly successful investment management firm in Boston, MA. The Compensation Analyst will support compensation reporting, market benchmarking, salary analysis, and related projects. The ideal candidate will have 2–7+ years of experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, or HR Analytics, with strong Workday and Excel skills.

This is a 4-month contract position with potential for permanent conversion, paying $30–$51/hour (depending on experience). This role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring 4 days onsite per week in Boston, MA, and 1 day working from home.

Responsibilities

• Analyze compensation data and prepare reports to support business decisions.
• Evaluate market salary benchmarks and compensation trends.
• Assist with compensation recommendations for new hires and internal transfers.
• Support compensation cycles, data validation, and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with HR and internal stakeholders on compensation projects.
• Maintain compensation tools, spreadsheets, and reporting resources.
• Participate in compensation surveys and competitive market analysis.
• Support regulatory reporting and compensation compliance initiatives.
• Identify process improvements and provide data-driven recommendations.

Qualifications

• 2–7+ years of experience in Compensation Analysis, Total Rewards, HR Analytics, or a related function.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Hands‑on Workday experience required.
• Strong Excel proficiency and demonstrated data analysis skills.
• Experience with compensation benchmarking, reporting, or salary analysis.
• Project management or project support experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information.