Compensation Analyst

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Compensation Analyst to support market studies, survey participation, and compensation planning. You will collaborate with the Sr Compensation Administrator and ensure accurate pricing in Payfactors, while handling wage administration and equity analyses.

The role requires strong Excel/Office skills, confidentiality, and the ability to communicate with all levels of staff in an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in HR, Business, or closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years of compensation experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong Excel skills using formulas, functions, and pivot tables.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local compensation regulations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees and participate in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market studies as requested by HR, recruiters and/or managers.
• Manage participation in salary and benefits surveys.
• Partner with Sr Compensation Administrator on salary and incentive planning.
• Maintain Payfactors market pricing system and update data.
• Manage the HR portion of prevailing wage administration.
• Prepare quarterly compensation reports for internal boards.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerBI

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Compensation Analyst, we'll count on you to:

• Conduct market studies as requested by HR, recruiters and/or managers
• Manage the participation of all salary and benefits surveys
• Partners with the Sr Compensation Administrator in all aspects of HDR salary and incentive planning processes
• Maintain Payfactors market pricing system by ensuring upload of salary survey results and updating employee data
• Manage the HR portion of the prevailing wage administration
• Prepare quarterly compensation reports for internal Board members
• Update geographic differential report quarterly for recruiters and HR reps
• Complete the market pricing portion of annual FAR auditWork with internal compliance, accounting staff and external auditors as needed

Manages the annual Straight-Time Overtime Exemption Audit

Responsible for the Equal Pay audits for Canada

Provide compensation-related information for the annual Total Compensation Statements

Assists the Diversity and Inclusion team with the annual pay equity testing analysis

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate PowerBI skills or the willingness to learn

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business or closely-related field
• A minimum of 3 years related compensation experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Strong Excel skills using formulas, functions & pivot tables
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations affecting compensation
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

Industry

HR

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

Aug 3, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.