Compensation Analyst

Jobtailor; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Compensation Analyst to manage compensation data within the HRIS, conduct audits, and deliver market-based insights for leadership.

The role partners with HR Business Partners to set salary ranges, ensures regulatory compliance, and produces reports and presentations on compensation trends for management review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of compensation administration or related HR experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience with HR information systems (HRIS).
• Strong analytical skills and data interpretation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations related to compensation.
• Ability to travel 0–5% of the time to job site(s)/office location.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee compensation data in the HRIS.
• Conduct regular data audits to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare reports on compensation trends for management review.
• Conduct salary surveys and benchmark industry compensation.
• Analyze market data to identify salary gaps and adjustments.
• Prepare market insights presentations for leadership.
• Process salary changes, including merit increases, promotions, and performance-based adjustments.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to determine salary ranges for new positions.
• Calculate and administer cost-of-living and other salary adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations.
• Monitor and update compensation practices as regulations change.
• Assist with job evaluations, job grading, and salary positioning.
• Review and update job descriptions.
• Generate reports on compensation metrics, including average salary, salary distribution, and pay equity.
• Analyze compensation data to identify trends and recommend adjustments.
• Support employees and managers with compensation-related inquiries.
• Collaborate with HR team members to integrate compensation practices with other HR functions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Maintain and update employee compensation data in the HR information system (HRIS)
• Conduct regular data audits to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare reports on compensation trends and analysis for management review
• Conduct salary surveys and research industry compensation benchmarks
• Analyze market data to identify salary gaps and recommend adjustments
• Prepare presentations summarizing market insights for leadership
• Process salary changes, including merit increases, promotions, and performance‑based adjustments
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to determine salary ranges for new positions
• Calculate and administer cost‑of‑living and other salary adjustments
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations
• Monitor and update compensation practices as regulations change
• Assist with job evaluations, job grading, and salary positioning
• Review and update job descriptions
• Generate reports on compensation metrics, including average salary, salary distribution, and pay equity
• Analyze compensation data to identify trends and recommend adjustments
• Support employees and managers with compensation‑related inquiries
• Collaborate with HR team members to integrate compensation practices with other HR functions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in compensation administration or related HR role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Experience with HR information systems (HRIS)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations related to compensation
• Ability to travel 0–5% of the time to job site(s)/office location
• Ability to perform repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Ability to remain stationary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to perform light work, including adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in compensation administration, including data analysis, compliance with compensation laws, and collaboration with HR teams. Proficient in utilizing HRIS and Microsoft Excel to manage and report on compensation data effectively.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Compensation Administration
• Data Analysis
• HR Information Systems (HRIS)
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Knowledge of Employment Laws

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Compensation Data Management
• Data Audits
• Salary Surveys
• Market Data Analysis
• Cost‑of‑Living Adjustments
• Job Evaluations
• Salary Positioning
• Compensation Metrics Reporting
• Salary Change Processing
• Compliance Monitoring

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

• Compensation Trends
• Salary Gaps
• Pay Equity
• Compensation Regulations
• Job Grading

Tools & Technologies

• HR Information Systems (HRIS)
• Microsoft Office Suite