Compensation Analyst

Thundersoft; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Thundersoft is seeking a Compensation Analyst to support compensation programs and salary review processes. The role focuses on benchmarking, market data analysis, and HR analytics to drive pay decisions.

The candidate will use Excel and Workday/ServiceNow to prepare reports and communicate policies. An in-person interview is required in San Diego, CA, reflecting a hands-on, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in Compensation/HR/Finance or equivalent
• Strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills
• Hands-on experience in compensation benchmarking and salary survey analysis
• Experience managing employee/customer inquiries and explaining compensation policies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Workday and ServiceNow preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct compensation benchmarking and analyze market salary data from surveys (Mercer/Radford/Aon-Hewitt or similar)
• Analyze compensation data in Excel to support salary recommendations and annual reviews
• Support salary review cycles, incentive programs, compensation budgets, and pay equity analysis
• Manage employee inquiries and communicate compensation policies effectively
• Partner with HR and Talent Acquisition to create competitive compensation packages
• Prepare compensation reports and data-driven recommendations
• Utilize Workday and ServiceNow for HR and compensation processes

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Compensation benchmarking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

We are looking for a Compensation Analyst with experience in compensation benchmarking, salary survey analysis, and HR data analytics to support compensation programs and salary review processes.

In person interview required in San Diego, CA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct compensation benchmarking and analyze market salary data using surveys from Mercer, Radford, Aon-Hewitt, or similar providers.
• Analyze compensation data using Microsoft Excel to support salary recommendations, pay adjustments, and annual compensation reviews.
• Support annual salary review cycles, incentive programs, compensation budgets, and pay equity analysis.
• Manage employee compensation inquiries and communicate compensation policies and programs effectively.
• Partner with HR teams and Talent Acquisition to develop competitive compensation packages for prospective candidates.
• Prepare compensation reports, documentation, and data-driven recommendations.
• Utilize Workday and ServiceNow for HR and compensation-related processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience in Compensation, HR, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills.
• Hands-on experience in compensation benchmarking and salary survey analysis.
• Experience managing employee/customer inquiries and explaining compensation policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Workday and ServiceNow preferred.