Compensation Analyst

LHH; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Columbus, OH is seeking a Compensation Analyst to support the design, administration, and analysis of compensation programs. The ideal candidate will handle compensation data, market pricing, and salary benchmarking with strong Excel skills and HRIS experience.

You will develop salary structures, participate in annual merit and planning processes, and prepare reports for HR and leadership.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of compensation, HR analytics, HRIS, finance, or related analytical experience.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with HRIS and compensation systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze compensation data to support competitive and equitable pay practices across the organization.
• Conduct market pricing and salary benchmarking using compensation surveys and external market data.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of salary structures, job grades, and compensation guidelines.
• Participate in annual compensation processes, including merit increases, bonuses, and salary planning.
• Evaluate new and existing positions to determine appropriate job classifications, salary ranges, and internal alignment.
• Prepare compensation reports, dashboards, and analyses for HR and business leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Workday

ADP

UKG

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Compensation Analyst

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Compensation Analyst to support the development, administration, and analysis of compensation programs. The ideal candidate will have experience working with compensation data, salary benchmarking, market analysis, and HR systems, along with strong Excel and analytical skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a compensation or HR professional looking to make an impact within a growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze compensation data to support competitive and equitable pay practices across the organization.
• Conduct market pricing and salary benchmarking using compensation surveys and external market data.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of salary structures, job grades, and compensation guidelines.
• Participate in annual compensation processes, including merit increases, bonuses, and salary planning.
• Evaluate new and existing positions to determine appropriate job classifications, salary ranges, and internal alignment.
• Prepare compensation reports, dashboards, and analyses for HR and business leadership.
• Maintain accurate compensation data within HRIS and compensation systems.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and business leaders on compensation-related questions and recommendations.
• Support job evaluation and job description review processes.
• Assist with compensation surveys and ensure accurate submission of organizational data.
• Monitor market trends and compensation practices to help maintain competitive pay programs.
• Support compensation audits and other projects related to pay practices, reporting, and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of compensation, HR analytics, HRIS, finance, or related analytical experience.
• Experience with compensation benchmarking, market pricing, and salary analysis preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with HRIS and compensation systems such as Workday, ADP, UKG, Oracle, or SAP preferred.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with large amounts of data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle confidential compensation and employee information with professionalism and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with compensation survey data and market-pricing tools.
• Knowledge of job evaluation methodologies, salary structures, and incentive compensation programs.
• Experience supporting annual merit and compensation planning cycles.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or progress toward certification is a plus.
• Experience with advanced Excel, HR analytics, or reporting tools.

Salary

$85,000 to $100,000 per year

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