Compensation Analyst

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Híbrido; USD 66.000 - 98.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid schedule

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies in the United States is seeking a Compensation Analyst to design and administer pay programs across the enterprise. You will conduct market research, evaluate jobs, maintain salary structures, and support merit and bonus cycles to ensure competitive and compliant pay practices.

You'll collaborate with HR leaders and managers, prepare analytical reports, monitor compliance with wage laws, and help drive cost-effective compensation decisions.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• 2+ years in compensation or HR analytics.
• Knowledge of compensation principles and job evaluation.
• Experience with market pricing and salary structures.
• Proficient Excel skills and HRIS experience.
• Strong communication and data analysis skills.

Responsabilidades

• Administer merit and bonus cycles, incl. planning, configuration, testing, data validation, and payroll submission.
• Maintain annual compensation calendars and planning worksheets.
• Research compensation practices to stay competitive and cost-effective.
• Conduct market pricing and surveys to assess external competitiveness.
• Perform job evaluations to recommend classifications and salary ranges.
• Analyze pay relationships and market position for equity concerns.
• Prepare reports for HR leadership and executives.
• Maintain salary structures and compensation records in HRIS.
• Review payroll reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Support compensation program communications and manager tools.
• Monitor wage compliance and assist audits.

Conocimientos

Excel skills

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

HRIS experience

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

HRIS

Payroll systems

Compensation planning

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies- and you can be part of it! We are an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long-term careers.

Good Things You Can Count On.

• Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑office
• Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays) (Only use this when it makes sense to; discuss in Kick-Off meeting)
• Competitive pay + generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision starting day one
• 401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses

Responsibilities

The Compensation Analyst supports the design, administration, analysis, and implementation of the organization’s compensation programs. This role conducts market research, evaluates jobs, maintains salary structures, administers corporate merit and bonus cycles, supports compensation-related payroll activities, and helps ensure pay practices are competitive, equitable, accurate, and compliant with applicable laws and regulations.

What You'll Do

• Administer corporate merit and bonus cycles, including process planning, system configuration and testing support, data validation, manager guidance, budget monitoring, approvals, and final payroll submission.
• Maintain annual compensation calendars, eligibility rules, employee data, planning worksheets, and supporting documentation for merit, incentive, and bonus programs.
• Research compensation practices and programs to help ensure the organization’s offerings remain competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct market pricing and participate in compensation surveys to assess external competitiveness and identify compensation trends.
• Perform job evaluations by reviewing job descriptions, organizational structure, scope, responsibilities, and required qualifications to recommend appropriate job classifications, levels, and salary ranges.
• Analyze internal and external compensation data, including pay relationships, range penetration, compression, and market position, to identify potential pay equity or competitiveness concerns.
• Partner with Human Resources leadership and department managers to evaluate new and existing positions and provide compensation guidance.
• Prepare reports, models, and presentations that summarize compensation research, cost analyses, findings, and recommendations for Human Resources leadership and executives.
• Maintain salary structures, job codes, compensation records, and related data in the HRIS and other compensation systems.
• Review, analyze, and validate compensation and payroll reports and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Support compensation program communications, manager tools, training materials, and employee-facing resources.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour, minimum wage, overtime, equal pay, and pay transparency requirements, escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Support compensation audits, regulatory reporting, budgeting, workforce planning, and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Two or more years of experience in compensation, human resources analytics, payroll, finance, or a related discipline preferred.
• Working knowledge of compensation principles, job evaluation methods, market pricing, salary structures, merit programs, and incentive compensation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis; experience with HRIS, payroll, or compensation planning systems preferred.
• Ability to analyze complex data, identify discrepancies and trends, and communicate clear, practical recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, judgment, and commitment to maintaining confidential information.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, and business leadership.

Salary Range

$66,000 – $98,000.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the above range represents a good-faith estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.

This role may be based out of any of our office locations, including:

Philadelphia, PA; Conshohocken, PA; Wilkes-Barre, PA

Interview Integrity Notice

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD is committed to a fair and consistent hiring process. Candidates are expected to participate independently in interviews. Unauthorized recording, transcription, AI note-taking, or AI interview assistance tools may not be used during interviews without prior approval.