Compensation Analyst

TalentoHC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentoHC partners with a leading organization to hire a Compensation Analyst who will help administer and analyze compensation programs, conduct market pricing, and support annual compensation planning.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of compensation experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with HRIS systems. This role collaborates with HR partners and finance to ensure competitive, equitable, and compliant pay programs.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of compensation experience including market pricing, job benchmarking, salary structures, or compensation analysis.
• Working knowledge of compensation concepts: salary ranges, compa-ratios, internal equity, and job evaluation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Google Sheets proficiency preferred.
• Analytical skills with large data sets and trend identification.
• Attention to detail, organization, and communication; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Discretion and confidentiality with sensitive compensation data.
• Experience with an HRIS or compensation system is a plus.
• Experience in global or multinational compensation programs is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking for new and existing roles using surveys and market data.
• Evaluate and classify positions using job architecture, grades, salary ranges, and titles.
• Analyze compensation for hires, promotions, transfers, and pay adjustments considering market and equity.
• Support annual compensation planning including merit increases, salary reviews, incentives, and audits.
• Participate in compensation surveys and analyze results.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc compensation reports and cost analyses.
• Support pay equity, transparency, and compliance by analyzing data for disparities.
• Maintain compensation data within HRIS and related systems; assist with audits and improvements.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, and Finance on data and communications.

Skills

Market pricing

Job evaluation

Compensation analysis

Excel

Google Sheets

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

UKG Pro

Payscale

Mercer

Job description

TalentoHC is partnering with a leading organization seeking a Compensation Analyst to join its growing team.

This role will support the administration and analysis of the company’s compensation programs, including market research, job evaluations, compensation data analysis, and annual compensation planning. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in market pricing, job evaluation, and compensation analysis and a proven ability to drive results in a fast-paced, data-driven HR environment.

This opportunity offers the chance to work closely with the Senior Manager of HRIS and Compensation and other HR partners, helping ensure compensation practices remain competitive, equitable, consistent, and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking for new and existing positions using compensation surveys and other market data sources
• Evaluate and classify positions using job architecture, supporting job grades, salary ranges, job families, career levels, and titles
• Analyze compensation for new hires, promotions, transfers, and pay adjustments, considering market competitiveness, internal equity, compa-ratios, and pay compression
• Support annual compensation planning, including merit increases, salary reviews, incentive and bonus programs, eligibility validation, audits, and implementation
• Participate in compensation surveys, including data validation, job matching, survey submissions, and analysis of results
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc compensation reports, models, and cost analyses to support planning and decision-making
• Support pay equity, pay transparency, and compensation compliance by analyzing data and documenting potential disparities
• Maintain accurate compensation data within HRIS and compensation systems, supporting testing, reporting, audits, and process improvements
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, and Finance on compensation data, analysis, and communications

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of compensation experience, including exposure to market pricing, job benchmarking, salary structures, or compensation analysis
• Working knowledge of compensation concepts, including salary ranges, compa-ratios, internal equity, and job evaluation
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel required, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables; Google Sheets proficiency highly preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large data sets and identify trends and discrepancies
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with sensitive compensation and employee information
• Experience with an HRIS or compensation system preferred (UKG Pro, Payscale, Mercer, or similar a plus)
• Experience supporting compensation programs within a global or multinational organization a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred

About TalentoHC

Build Your Best Team Yet

Executive Search | Talent Strategy | Human Capital Consulting

TalentoHC is a global executive search and human capital consulting firm helping organizations build high-performing leadership teams that drive growth and transformation. The firm partners with companies across industries including technology, aviation, hospitality, media, and professional services to identify and place senior leaders who shape organizational strategy. Through a human capital-centric approach, TalentoHC supports organizations navigating leadership change, strengthening talent strategy, and building teams capable of delivering long-term enterprise value.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TalentoHC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.