Compensation Analyst

SOLV Energy, LLC; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy in San Diego, CA is seeking a Compensation Analyst to support the administration, analysis, and development of the company’s compensation programs. You will participate in market pricing, salary surveys, and annual compensation cycles while ensuring equity and competitiveness.

The role requires 2–4 years of compensation experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Excel and HRIS systems. This hybrid position offers in-office collaboration in San Diego.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of compensation experience.
• Experience with salary surveys (Aon Radford or similar).
• Experience with HRIS or compensation management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with compensation analyses for new and existing positions, including market pricing and salary ranges.
• Assist with job evaluation and leveling activities, ensuring consistent job scope and classification.
• Submit annual and ad hoc compensation surveys (Aon Radford, etc.).
• Assist with annual merit, promotion, and bonus cycles; validate data and generate reports.
• Support post-cycle reconciliation in HRIS/payroll systems.
• Perform compensation data audits and analyses (range penetration, compa-ratio, market positioning).
• Support HRIS transactions and system enhancements.
• Develop and maintain compensation procedures, tools, and documentation.
• Advise on state and federal employment regulations related to compensation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Research

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Workday

HRIS

Aon Radford

Job description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

The Compensation Analyst supports the administration, analysis, and ongoing development of the organization’s compensation programs and practices. This position performs compensation analyses, supports market pricing and salary survey activities, assists with annual compensation cycles, and helps ensure compensation decisions are consistent, competitive, equitable, and aligned with the organization’s compensation philosophy. This role is hybrid, with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist with compensation analyses for new and existing positions, including reviewing job descriptions, evaluating job scope and responsibilities, conducting market pricing, and recommending appropriate job levels, grades, and salary ranges.
• Assist with job evaluation and leveling activities, including identifying potential inconsistencies in job scope, level, title, or classification.
• Complete and submit annual and ad hoc compensation surveys, including Aon Radford salary surveys, coordinating the collection, validation, matching, and submission of required employee and job data.
• Assist with the administration and execution of annual merit, promotion, and bonus cycles, including eligibility reviews, data validation, compensation worksheets, system configuration and testing, reporting, and audits.
• Support post-cycle reconciliation to ensure approved compensation changes are accurately reflected in HR and payroll systems.
• Perform compensation data audits to identify discrepancies, data quality issues, and potential inconsistencies.
• Perform compensation calculations and analyses, including range penetration, compa-ratio, percent increases, market positioning, and other compensation metrics.
• Support compensation-related HRIS transactions, testing, and system enhancements as needed.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of compensation procedures, guidelines, tools, templates, and documentation.
• Advise management on applicable state and federal employment regulations, and benefits and compensation policies.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop, review, evaluate, and maintain job descriptions for job requisitions and the job description repository, ensuring accuracy and consistency in job scope, responsibilities, titles, and levels.
• Participate in compensation-related projects and initiatives such as compensation audits, market studies, and policy updates.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience as a compensation specialist or analyst required
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience
• Experience with Aon Radford or similar compensation survey platforms preferred.
• Experience working with an HRIS or compensation management system preferred.
• Research and analytical skills to gather and interpret data
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work well with teammates across all areas of the business, levels, and geographic locations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an attention to detail to produce analysis and present information in a clear, concise and effective manner
• Experience with Renewables and/or Construction preferred
• Proficiency in Excel
• Working knowledge of use of an HR system; Workday preferred but not required
• Time management skills and ability to deliver on commitments

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation Range

$74,880.00 - $93,600.00 Pay Rate Type: Salary

Job Number: J14204