Compensation Analyst

Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services); Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Compensation Analyst to transform data into actionable insights that guide our workforce decisions across a large health system. You will work with Compensation Advisors and colleagues in HR to evaluate jobs, benchmark market data, and support pay planning while ensuring equity and data integrity.

In this role you will analyze trends, prepare reports, respond to compensation inquiries via ServiceNow and email, and help maintain accurate data within Workday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, compensation analysis, or a related role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver insights by analyzing compensation trends and preparing reports.
• Evaluate jobs and market competitiveness including pricing.
• Support annual compensation planning and benchmarking.
• Promote internal pay equity through equity analyses.
• Respond to compensation requests via ServiceNow and email.
• Support Workday processes and compensation data accuracy.
• Advise on salary offers to inform competitive decisions.

Skills

Strong analytical

Quantitative skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Excel (advanced)

PowerPoint

Interpreting policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Equivalency accepted

Tools

ServiceNow

Workday

Job description

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Make an Impact at Mass General Brigham

At Mass General Brigham, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Behind our world-class patient care, groundbreaking research, and commitment to our communities is a talented workforce supported by teams who help us attract, reward, and retain exceptional people.

As a not-for-profit health system, we bring together professionals across healthcare, research, technology, and business to advance our mission and improve lives. Join us and contribute to the strategies and decisions that help our workforce thrive.

Turn compensation data into insights that shape meaningful workforce decisions.

As a Compensation Analyst, you'll play an important role in supporting compensation programs and strategies across Mass General Brigham. Through market research, data analysis, benchmarking, and reporting, you'll help ensure our compensation practices are competitive, equitable, and aligned with organizational goals.

Working closely with Compensation Advisors and partners across HR and the business, you'll evaluate jobs, analyze market trends, support pay decisions, and identify insights that inform compensation planning. This is an opportunity to apply your analytical skills to real business challenges while helping promote fair, consistent, and data-informed compensation practices across a complex healthcare organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver meaningful insights: Analyze compensation trends and prepare reports that inform planning, support proactive decision-making, and advance compensation strategy.
• Evaluate jobs and market competitiveness: Assess job levels and salary structure placement, conduct market pricing, and support compliance with applicable requirements.
• Support compensation planning: Contribute to market benchmarking and the annual compensation planning process.
• Promote pay equity: Assist with internal equity analyses to support fair and consistent compensation practices.
• Partner across the organization: Respond to compensation requests submitted through ServiceNow and email, resolving routine questions and escalating complex issues to Compensation Advisors.
• Support Workday processes: Assist with Compensation Partner approvals for pay actions and help maintain accurate compensation data.
• Advise on salary offers: Provide job salary offer support and consultation to help inform competitive, consistent pay decisions.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, compensation analysis, or a related role.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including the ability to interpret complex data and develop data-informed recommendations.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in analysis and reporting.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply compensation policies, regulatory requirements, and organizational guidelines.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Schedule and Work Model

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, standard business hours.
• Work arrangement: Remote, with flexibility to attend on-site meetings at Assembly Row in Somerville, Massachusetts, as needed.
• Remote work requirements: Employees must work from a quiet environment using a stable, secure, and compliant workstation. Microsoft Teams video is required, using MGB-provided equipment.

Why Join Mass General Brigham?

Bring your analytical expertise to an organization where compensation decisions help support the people who deliver exceptional care, advance research, and serve our communities. At Mass General Brigham, your work can make a meaningful difference-not only in how we reward our workforce, but in how we support our mission.

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$63,648.00 - $92,570.40/Annual

Grade

6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.