Compensation Analyst

LHH; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid holidays

PTO up to 15 days

Job summary

LHH is seeking Compensation Analysts in New Jersey to support compensation programs, salary benchmarking, and pay equity initiatives. The role involves working with HR, Finance, and business leaders to ensure competitive, equitable compensation aligned with business goals.

The ideal candidate has a 2+ years background in compensation analytics, strong Excel skills, and experience with HRIS/compensation databases.

Qualifications

• Analyze compensation data and market trends to support salary recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze compensation data and market trends to support salary recommendations.
• Conduct job evaluations, benchmarking, and internal equity reviews.
• Assist with the administration of salary structures, merit programs, incentives, and bonus plans.
• Support annual compensation planning cycles.
• Participate in pay equity analyses and provide recommendations based on findings.
• Prepare compensation reports, dashboards, and leadership presentations.
• Maintain compensation documentation, job architecture, and related records.
• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and business leaders on compensation-related initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS systems

Compensation databases

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Our clients throughout Bergen and Morris County are seeking analytical, detail-oriented Compensation Analysts to support compensation programs, salary benchmarking, job evaluations, and pay equity initiatives. These opportunities are ideal for professionals who enjoy working with data, partnering with HR and business leaders, and helping organizations make informed compensation decisions. The role typically focuses on ensuring compensation programs remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with business objectives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Analyze compensation data and market trends to support salary recommendations.
• Conduct job evaluations, benchmarking, and internal equity reviews.
• Assist with the administration of salary structures, merit programs, incentives, and bonus plans.
• Support annual compensation planning cycles.
• Participate in pay equity analyses and provide recommendations based on findings.
• Prepare compensation reports, dashboards, and leadership presentations.
• Maintain compensation documentation, job architecture, and related records.
• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and business leaders on compensation-related initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of compensation, HR analytics, financial analysis, or related experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with HRIS systems and compensation databases.
• Knowledge of market pricing, salary surveys, and job evaluation methodologies.
• Ability to translate complex compensation data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting compensation programs in a multi-site or corporate environment.
• Familiarity with pay transparency regulations and pay equity analysis.
• Experience with compensation modeling, reporting tools, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms.
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification is a plus.

Our clients traditionally offer medical, dental, vision, company paid holidays and up to 15 days of PTO.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers