Compensation Analyst

First Hawaiian Bank; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in Honolulu is seeking a Compensation Analyst to support the Human Resources team. Key responsibilities include managing the compensation program, conducting market analyses, and assisting with salary administration. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years of HR experience, and proficiency in data analysis tools like Excel and Tableau. Strong analytical skills and effective communication are required. This position offers a salary range of $72,000 - $85,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• 4+ years of experience in human resources or related field, preferably in compensation.
• Proficient with data analysis tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business units to manage and maintain compensation programs.
• Assist with base salary and incentive plan administration.
• Conduct internal and external market analyses for competitive pay.

Skills

Data analysis tools and software

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Consulting skills

Analytical and quantitative skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources management, business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Cornerstone or other HRIS

Job description

Job Description

First Hawaiian Bank is currently seeking a Compensation Analyst to join the team in our Human Resources department.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (hours may vary)

Compensation

The salary range for the role is $72,000 - $85,000/yr; commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

In this role, the Compensation Analyst collaborates with business units to manage and maintain the Bank's compensation program and practices. This role will assist with base salary administration, support incentive plan administration and participate in external market surveys to maintain competitive pay practices. The Compensation Analyst supports the annual performance and compensation review processes, conducts comprehensive internal and external market analyses, and evaluates jobs to assign appropriate salary grades and classification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management, business, or related field; and/or equivalent work experience required
• 4 years of experience in human resources or related field required; focus in compensation or payroll strongly preferred
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g. Tableau, Excel) required
• Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Powerpoint, Outlook) required
• Financial services industry experience highly desirable
• Knowledge of general ledger classifications and accounting principles preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of Excel required, including development of spreadsheets with formulas, functions, pivot tables and lookups
• Extensive experience with Cornerstone or other HRIS strongly preferred
• Effective oral and written communication in individual and group settings
• Effective consulting skills to engage with business stakeholders, understand their needs, and provide actionable compensation solutions
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a keen attention to detail
• Must be highly organized
• Self‑motivated to work collaboratively as a team
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment for various customers
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential, highly sensitive information with discretion