Compensation Analyst

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted parking

Job summary

Burnett Staffing Specialists seeks a temporary Compensation Analyst in Downtown Houston to support administration, analysis, and maintenance of compensation programs, including base pay, incentive pay, market pricing, and job evaluation.

The role partners with HR and business leaders, ensures data integrity, regulatory compliance, and provides guidance on position management, title reviews, and routine compensation questions, while leveraging SAP and advanced Excel for reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CCP certification preferred.
• Minimum of two years of compensation experience including base pay, market pricing, and job evaluation.
• Experience with HRIS systems, SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer base pay, incentive compensation, market pricing, and job evaluation processes.
• Process compensation transactions including pay changes and promotions.
• Conduct market pricing analyses using surveys and benchmarking tools.
• Evaluate new and revised positions with market data and internal equity.
• Provide compensation support to HR partners and leaders on position management and title reviews.
• Prepare reports for Legal, Regulatory, Finance and other units.
• Maintain data in HRIS systems including SAP.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA and EPA.
• Support employee recognition programs.
• Identify issues, exceptions, or risks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, HR, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Reporting tools

HRIS

Job description

Compensation Analyst (temporary) Location: Downtown Houston Parking: Candidate responsible for parking - discounted parking garage rates available Contract: 6 months - has a consideration of going direct/perm Hours: 8am - 5pm

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Compensation Analyst supports the administration, analysis, and maintenance of the company’s compensation programs, including base pay, incentive compensation, market pricing, job evaluation, and compensation data management. This role partners with Human Resources and business leaders to provide compensation analysis, support compensation processes, maintain data integrity, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILIITIES

• Administer compensation programs and recurring processes related to base pay, incentive compensation, market pricing, job evaluation, and compensation data maintenance.
• Review and process compensation transactions including pay adjustments, promotions, transfers, job changes, incentive plan updates, and recognition awards.
• Conduct market pricing analyses using compensation surveys and benchmarking tools and assist with internal and external compensation studies.
• Evaluate new and revised positions using market data, internal equity considerations, and established job evaluation methodologies.
• Provide compensation-related support and guidance to HR partners and business leaders on position management, job title reviews, and routine compensation questions.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and supporting documentation for Legal, Regulatory, Finance, Accounting, and other business functions.
• Maintain compensation and job-related data within HR systems, including SAP, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Support compliance with applicable compensation laws and regulations, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Equal Pay Act (EPA).
• Administer and support employee recognition programs, including program maintenance, reporting, and inquiry resolution.
• Identify issues, exceptions, or risks and

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field required.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification preferred.

Experience

Minimum of two (2) years of compensation experience, including:

• Base salary administration
• Market pricing and salary survey analysis
• Job evaluation and job pricing
• Incentive or variable pay administration
• Compensation compliance and regulatory requirements

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and market pricing methodologies.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working with HRIS systems, SAP preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to build effective relationships across the organization.

Additional Information

• Occasional overtime, including evenings and weekends, may be required to meet project deadlines and business needs.
• Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, or conferences.
• May be required to support company emergency response efforts and remain within the service area during emergency events.