Compensation Analyst

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. seeks a Compensation Analyst in San Diego to support base pay and annual incentive programs. You will analyze data, benchmark against market surveys, and help with pay recommendations.

The role emphasizes strong Excel, effective communication, and experience with Workday/ServiceNow. This six-month contract focuses on pay equity, policy documentation, and collaboration with HR, Compensation, and Talent Acquisition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of Compensation, Human Resources, Finance, or related work experience.
• Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may substitute for up to two years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of compensation principles to support base pay and annual incentive programs.
• Collaborates with Compensation team members and HR Partners to complete work.
• Supports annual review process by assisting with guidelines, budgets, and pay recommendations.
• Gathers and analyzes internal and external compensation data to make data-based decisions.
• Seeks knowledge on evolving regulatory environment, pay equity, and related topics.
• Writes and organizes documentation for compensation-related decisions and projects.
• Supports compensation proposals, including title and salary adjustments per policy.
• Collaborates with Talent Acquisition in developing competitive compensation packages for prospective candidates.

Skills

Excel analytics

Compensation benchmarking

Inquiry management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Title - Compensation Analyst

Location - San Diego California 92121

Duration - 6 Months

JOB DESCRIPTION

Top 5 Skills

• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft excel/analytical
• Experience participating in compensation benchmarking, compensation survey and result analysis. (Mercer, Radford, Aon-Hewitt etc survey vendors)
• 2-3 yrs experience customer/employee inquiry management.
• Advanced communication skills- be comfortable communicate complex compensation program/policy elements.

Technologies

• Experience working in Workday and servicenow.

Required Education and Years of Experience

* Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of Compensation, Human Resources, Finance, or related work experience. OR Associate's degree and 4+ years of Compensation, Human Resources, Finance, or related work experience. OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 6+ years of Compensation, Human Resources, Finance, or related work experience. *Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master's = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

Job Description

• Applies knowledge of compensation principles, processes, and best practices to support compensation programs (e.g., base pay, annual incentive plans, etc.) that aid in talent attraction and retention.
• Collaborates with Compensation team members and HR Partners to complete work.
• Provides support during the company's annual review process by assisting with a variety of activities (e.g., developing and testing program guidelines; reviewing proposed recommendations to guidelines, budgets, and internal consistencies; analyzing and developing pay recommendations for a workforce, etc.).
• Gathers and analyzes internal and external compensation data to make data-based decisions and recommendations regarding compensation-related topics, projects, including the annual market benchmarking process.
• Seeks knowledge on the evolving regulatory environment, pay equity, and other areas related to compensation.
• Writes and organizes documentation for compensation-related decisions and/or projects.
• Supports compensation proposals, including title and/or salary adjustments in conformance with established policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with Talent Acquisition in developing competitive compensation packages for prospective candidates.

Level of Responsibility

• Works under supervision.
• Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information.
• Works within the prescribed budgetary objectives of the department.
• Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.