Compensation Analyst

Aquarius Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquarius Staffing is seeking a Compensation Analyst to benchmark jobs, analyze salary data, evaluate market competitiveness, and support salary structures with data-driven recommendations.

You will work with compensation data to identify trends, model merit guidelines, and prepare reports and presentations for management; strong Excel and data-analysis skills are essential; Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of Compensation Analyst experience required.
• Strong accuracy, organization, and project-management to support merit and bonus processes, compliance, reporting, and cross-functional coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex compensation data and develop actionable recommendations.
• Ability to handle sensitive compensation information with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Benchmark jobs and salary surveys; evaluate market competitiveness; advise data-driven pay recommendations.
• Conduct market research, benchmarking, job evaluation, and salary-structure assessment.
• Analyze compensation data, identify trends, model recommendations, and ensure data accuracy.
• Classify jobs, benchmark positions, review hierarchy, and draft/ review job descriptions.
• Explain compensation concepts to HRBPs and managers; advise on job design and compensation changes.

Skills

Salary benchmarking

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

What you will be doing as the Compensation Analyst:

• Benchmark jobs, analyze salary survey data, evaluate market competitiveness, support salary structures, and make data-driven pay recommendations.
• Specifically includes market research, benchmarking, job evaluation, and salary structure assessment.
• Work with compensation data, identify trends, model recommendations, validate data accuracy, and turn large datasets into meaningful insights. Compensation work includes modeling merit guidelines, reporting, data analysis, and presentations to management.
• Evaluate and classify jobs, benchmark positions, assess organizational hierarchy, write/review job descriptions, and appropriately slot positions within Company’s compensation structure.
• Explain compensation concepts clearly and confidently to HRBPs, managers, and leaders. Consults with management on job design and compensation changes and supports education around compensation policies and practices.

What you will need as the Compensation Analyst:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of Compensation Analyst experience
• Strong accuracy, organization, and project-management skills to support annual merit and bonus processes, compensation adjustments, regulatory compliance, reporting, and cross-functional coordination with HR, Benefits, and Payroll.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex compensation data, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations that support business objectives.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential compensation information with discretion, sound judgment, and a high level of professionalism.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools, with the ability to manage large datasets, develop reports, and present findings in a clear, meaningful way.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships across HR and business teams and explain compensation practices and recommendations to diverse audiences.