Compensation Analyst

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

403b retirement match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt Careers is seeking a Compensation Analyst for our Towson, MD location. The role is hybrid, combining on-site collaboration with remote duties where applicable, and focuses on job description accuracy, pay range development, and market analysis.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in HRM/Business, 2+ years in compensation analysis, and solid knowledge of HR laws and data reporting. We offer substantial benefits and a strong commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in HRM/Business; CCP/HRCI/SHRM may substitute.
• 2+ years compensation analyst experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR laws, data accuracy, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Actively provides quality services to managers, employees and applicants.
• Prepares and maintains job descriptions and pay ranges with accuracy.
• Administers pay scales and HRIS data, supports budgeting and reporting.
• Benchmarks jobs using market surveys to set competitive ranges.
• Advises on compensation policies and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates with recruiters and payroll to ensure policy adherence.
• Collaborates across HR to integrate compensation programs.
• Maintains documentation for compliance and governance.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Analytical ability

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HRM/Business

CCP/HRCI/SHRM certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS

Job description

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Compensation Analyst

• Posted on September 8, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Towson - Dulaney Center
Towson, MD 21286, USA

• Hybrid
• Salary Range : $62,386.69 USD to $99,600.18 USD
• Human Resources
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: COMPE012900

Description

Responsibilities:

Customer Relations

• Actively seeks to provide quality services that meet the needs of Sheppard Pratt managers, employees and applicants.
• Demonstrates commitment to confidentiality and fairness in all communications and actions.

Job Descriptions & Pay Range Determination

• Prepares and maintains job descriptions; ensures descriptions accurately reflect the work being performed by incumbents.
• Interviews and surveys employees and managers to gather and document job, organizational, and occupational information including duties, responsibilities, and skills required by each job.
• Assesses jobs and their respective duties to determine classification as exempt or nonexempt and appropriate pay range.

Compensation Administration

• Prepares and maintains job classifications and pay scales. Maintains active position and pay scale data in HRIS, communicates data to Finance Office for budget software/planning, and prepares and disseminates reports as needed.
• Documents and maintains Sheppard Pratt policies and practices subject to leadership approval. Administers and communicates approved policies and practices. Reviews pay practices and policies, making recommendations for revisions if necessary.
• Plans and communicates preferred methods and best practices for compensating employees.
• Works with IT to import pay increase files for general increases, market adjustments and related mass changes. Assures the integrity of data.

Market Pay Analysis

• Participates in and gathers data from market-based compensation surveys; benchmarks jobs against survey data and other market intelligence to determine competitive compensation ranges for each position.
• Uses spreadsheet and data analysis techniques to assess results and market trends.
• Maintains knowledge of economic conditions, labor market, competitive landscape and other factors related to ensuring the organization provides competitive and reasonable compensation.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in compensation administration.

Compliance

• Advises management on applicable state and federal employment regulations, compensation policies, human resource procedures.
• Explains and maintains strong knowledge base of policies and legal constraints; effectively communicates these to managers and employees.
• Completes records, reporting, and other documentation required by federal, state, and provider rules, regulations, and policies.

Resource/Training

• Provides consultation to recruiters in determining job offers and pay equity reviews.
• Works in close collaboration with the Payroll Manager to assure that payroll reflects approved policies, practices, and legal compliance.
• Collaborates with HR staff across each practice area for both compensation issues and overarching Human Resources projects.
• Takes an active role in coordinating the integration of Community Services compensation and job descriptions into a combined compensation program.
• Participates in other projects and assignments as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Work requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field; CCP or HRCI/SHRM certification may be substituted for degree. CCP, HRCI or SHRM certification preferred.
• Work requires at least 2 years’ compensation analyst experience, preferably in a healthcare, nonprofit or education environment; must possess:
• excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• comprehensive knowledge of human resource laws, regulations and best practices;
• extensive knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods;
• excellent organizational and time management skills;
• proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software;
• proven attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining data, files and systems.
• Work requires analytical ability sufficient to extract and analyze data from written material, observation and communications, make statistical calculations, develop reports and systems to facilitate efficient decision-making.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The pay range for this position is $62,386.69 to $99,600.18 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

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