Compensation Analyst

ATR International; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ATR International seeks a detail-oriented Compensation Specialist / HR Analyst in San Diego, CA for a full-time contract role. You will support base pay, incentive plans, and salary structures, collaborating with HR partners to drive competitive pay strategies across the organization.

You will perform market benchmarking, analyze survey data, and assist with annual review cycles while ensuring compliance with pay equity trends and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 2+ years in Compensation, HR, Finance, or related field.
• Associate’s degree + 4+ years in Compensation, HR, Finance, or related field.
• High School Diploma / GED + 6+ years of relevant experience. Master’s = 1 year, Doctorate = 2 years substituted.

Responsibilities

• Apply principles to administer base pay, incentive plans, and salary structure adjustments.
• Assist with guideline testing, budget review, and pay analyses during annual reviews.
• Gather and analyze compensation data using industry surveys to support pay decisions.
• Work with Talent Acquisition and HR Partners to build competitive compensation packages.
• Respond to compensation inquiries from employees and managers; document decisions and workflows.
• Stay informed on pay equity trends, compensation laws, and compliance standards.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Compensation benchmarking

Salary surveys

Inquiry management

Advanced communication

Workday

ServiceNow

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Radford

Mercer

Aon-Hewitt

Job description

Job Title: Compensation Specialist / HR Analyst

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

Pay Rate: $346.15 - $432.69 per day (Equivalent to ~$43.26 - $54.08/hr)

Job Type: Full-time, Contract

About the Client

Our client is a global technology leader and innovation powerhouse headquartered in San Diego. Renowned for pioneering cutting-edge wireless technology, semiconductors, and advanced digital solutions, they foster a fast-paced, collaborative culture where top talent thrives. Joining their dynamic Human Resources team means contributing directly to programs that reward and retain world-class innovators on a global scale.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Compensation Specialist to support compensation programs, including base pay and annual incentive plans. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional HR partners, analyze market data, and support key annual review cycles to help drive competitive pay strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Compensation Support: Apply principles and best practices to administer base pay, incentive plans, and salary structure adjustments.
• Annual Review Cycle: Assist with guideline testing, budget review recommendations, and pay analyses during annual performance/compensation reviews.
• Market Benchmarking: Gather and analyze internal and external compensation data using industry survey platforms (e.g., Mercer, Radford, Aon-Hewitt) to support data-backed pay decisions.
• Partner Collaboration: Work alongside Talent Acquisition and HR Partners to build competitive compensation packages for prospective and current employees.
• Inquiry Management & Documentation: Respond clearly to complex compensation inquiries from employees and managers; document compensation decisions and process workflows.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed on pay equity trends, compensation laws, and evolving compliance standards.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Option 1: Bachelor’s degree + 2+ years of experience in Compensation, HR, Finance, or a related field.
• Option 2: Associate’s degree + 4+ years of experience in Compensation, HR, Finance, or a related field.
• Option 3: High School Diploma / GED + 6+ years of relevant experience. (Advanced degrees may substitute for experience: Master’s = 1 year, Doctorate = 2 years).

Top Required Skills:

• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel / analytical capabilities (working with large data sets).
• Direct experience with compensation benchmarking and salary survey tools (Radford, Mercer, Aon-Hewitt, etc.).
• 2-3 years of experience in customer/employee inquiry management regarding HR/Compensation policies.
• Advanced communication skills with the ability to explain complex compensation policies clearly.
• Technical familiarity with Workday and ServiceNow.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Physical Requirements: Predominantly desk-based work utilizing spreadsheets and dual monitors. No heavy lifting required.