Compensation Analyst

Mission Pet Health; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Paid time off

Company holidays

Pet care discount

Discount platform access

Job summary

Mission Pet Health is seeking a Compensation Analyst to design, analyze, and administer compensation programs across a national network of veterinary hospitals. You will partner with Total Rewards leadership, People Solutions, Talent Acquisition, and HRBPs to ensure equity, regulatory compliance, and alignment with business strategy.

The role requires hands-on experience with HCM platforms (Dayforce preferred), data integrity, and market benchmarking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of three years of experience in compensation analysis or HR analytics.
• Experience managing pay grades, pay structures, performance cycles, and annual merit cycles with an HCM platform. Dayforce experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of compensation principles, benchmarking methodologies, and relevant regulations (e.g., FLSA).
• Proficiency with compensation survey platforms and HR data tools.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, modeling).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, especially with sensitive data.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, administration, and maintenance of compensation programs.
• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking analyses for new and existing roles.
• Maintain compensation structures within the HRIS, including pay grades and ranges.
• Administer and support annual compensation cycles, including merit increases and bonuses.
• Ensure data accuracy and troubleshoot issues within the HCM system.
• Analyze compensation data, trends, and cost impacts to inform recommendations.
• Participate in compensation survey submissions and interpret results across markets.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Dayforce

HRIS

Job description

Under the leadership of the Senior Director of Total Rewards, the Compensation Analyst is responsible for supporting the design, analysis, and administration of the organization’s compensation programs. This role helps to provide analysis and supporting data to ensure pay structures remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with company strategy by conducting market analyses, maintaining compensation data integrity, and supporting the annual compensation and performance cycles. The Compensation Analyst partners closely with the Senior Director of Total Rewards, People Solutions, Talent Acquisition, and Human Resource Business Partners to help ensure compensation practices support internal equity, regulatory compliance, and organizational objectives, while also leveraging strong technical and system skills to maintain compensation structures and processes within the Human Capital Management (HCM) platforms and applications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the design, administration, and maintenance of compensation programs that promote internal equity, external competitiveness, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking analyses to evaluate competitive position for new and existing roles.
• Maintain and update compensation structures within the HRIS, including pay grades, pay ranges, job attributes, and compensation‑related configuration.
• Administer and support annual compensation cycles, including performance ratings, merit increases, market adjustments, and bonus calculations.
• Ensure data accuracy and troubleshooting issues within the HCM system related to compensation, workflows, eligibility, and configuration.
• Analyze compensation data, trends, and cost impacts to inform recommendations and support leadership decision‑making.
• Participate in compensation survey submissions and interpret results to assess pay practices across markets and job families.
• Provide guidance to Senior Director of Total Rewards team on compensation policies, job evaluations, and pay recommendations.
• Ensure compensation practices comply with relevant laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, pay transparency requirements, state and federal wage laws).
• Support creation of compensation tools, communications, and documentation to ensure consistent application of compensation programs.
• Partner with Human Resources Technology and Information Technology on changes that impact compensation configuration, system workflows, or reporting.
• Maintain secure handling of sensitive compensation data and uphold confidentiality standards.
• Perform other duties assigned within the nature and level of work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of three years of experience in compensation analysis or Human Resources analytics.
• Experience managing elements related to pay grades, pay structures, performance cycles, and annual merit cycles with an HCM platform. Dayforce experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of compensation principles, benchmarking methodologies, and relevant regulations (e.g., FLSA).
• Proficiency with compensation survey platforms and HR data tools.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, modeling, etc.).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and data interpretation abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, especially with sensitive data.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health Home Office team, you'll be joining a collaborative group of professionals dedicated to supporting our hospital teams and shaping the future of veterinary medicine.

Competitive Compensation

A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Total Wellbeing

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

Financial Health

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability options.

Commitment to Growth

Benefit from significant opportunities for upward mobility and career growth within a rapidly expanding organization.

A Collaborative Culture

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals and a Home Office team that lives by our WAG values.

Valuable Perks

Enjoy generous paid time off and company-wide holidays, discounted veterinary care for your pets, and access to an online discount platform.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.