Compensation Analyst

Delta System & Software, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta System & Software, Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Compensation Analyst to lead job pricing, benchmarking, and pay-structure maintenance across the organization.

The role emphasizes market surveys, merit planning, budgeting, incentive programs, and ensuring compliance with FLSA, pay equity, and pay transparency. You will partner with HR and leadership to translate strategy into fair, competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Experience with compensation analysis and salary benchmarking.
• Knowledge of market pricing and salary surveys.
• Experience with job evaluation and classification.
• Experience with compensation planning and budgeting.
• Familiarity with incentive and variable pay administration.
• Strong Excel and HRIS systems experience.
• Knowledge of FLSA, pay equity, and pay transparency regulations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and benchmark jobs using market pricing and compensation methodologies.
• Conduct salary surveys and market analysis to maintain competitive pay structures.
• Develop compensation recommendations for merit increases, promotions, and market adjustments.
• Support design and administration of incentive and variable pay programs.
• Assist annual compensation planning, salary budgeting, and incentive payouts.
• Ensure compliance with compensation regulations, including FLSA and pay transparency.
• Build and maintain job architecture, including job families, levels, and salary grades.
• Perform job analysis, classification, and recommend pay grades and exemption status.
• Advise HR and leaders on compensation strategies and market trends.
• Maintain compensation data in HR systems and prepare dashboards and analytics.
• Conduct compensation audits for fair, equitable pay.

Skills

Compensation analysis

Market pricing

Salary benchmarking

Job evaluation

Job classification

Incentive planning

HR analytics

Dashboard reporting

HRIS systems

Tools

Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

• Evaluate and benchmark jobs using market pricing and compensation methodologies.
• Conduct salary surveys and market analysis to maintain competitive pay structures.
• Develop compensation recommendations for merit increases, promotions, market adjustments, and salary realignments.
• Support the design and administration of incentive and variable pay programs.
• Assist with annual compensation planning, salary budgeting, and incentive payout processes.
• Ensure compliance with compensation regulations, including FLSA, pay equity, and pay transparency laws.
• Build and maintain job architecture, including job families, job levels, salary grades, and job titles.
• Perform job analysis, classification, and recommend appropriate pay grades and exemption status.
• Advise HR and business leaders on compensation strategies and market trends.
• Maintain compensation data in HR systems and prepare reports, dashboards, and analytics for leadership.
• Conduct compensation audits to ensure fair, consistent, and equitable pay practices.

Required Skills

• Compensation analysis and salary benchmarking
• Market pricing and salary surveys
• Job evaluation and job classification
• Compensation planning and budgeting
• Incentive and variable pay administration
• HR analytics, reporting, and dashboard creation
• Knowledge of FLSA, pay equity, and pay transparency regulations
• Strong Excel and HRIS/HR systems experience
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills