Compensation Analyst

OATS; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Company-funded pension

Health, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off (holidays, vacation, etc

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AARP is hiring a Compensation Analyst to support the design and administration of base pay, incentive pay, and annual compensation programs. You will work with HR partners to evaluate jobs, set pay levels, and help manage organizational changes.

The role requires analyzing compensation data, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with merit and incentive processes. This is a hybrid position based in the Washington, D.C. area with remote days in the US.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Ability to analyze compensation and workforce data, identify trends, and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with HR Business Partners, managers and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Administers the organization’s compensation programs in accordance with established practices, ensuring employees receive fair and appropriate compensation for their position.
• Reviews and creates job descriptions based on skills and capabilities and assists with database management for tracking descriptions.
• Assists with the annual merit and incentive process including testing, data accuracy, and deadlines.
• Participates in external salary surveys to ensure competitive pay practices.
• Uses technology to update survey data for current benchmarks and priced positions.
• Ensures compliance with changing state and federal laws and regulations.
• Supports cross-functional HR working groups and provides data for reports and studies.
• Assists with the administration of rewards and recognition programs.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organization & prioritization

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Excel

Pivot tables

Lookups

Data analysis tools

Job description

Overview

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.

Human Resources is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining AARP enterprise-wide human resource strategies, initiatives, policies, procedures and related systems. This includes employee compensation and benefits, organization design and integration, talent acquisition, talent development and employee relations.

Compensation Analyst

Assists with the administration of the organization’s compensation programs, including base pay, incentive pay, and annual compensation management programs. This role collaborates with the Human Resources Group Consulting team, including Human Resources Business Partners, to evaluate jobs, determine appropriate pay levels, and provide guidance on organizational and structural changes. The Compensation Analyst also addresses day to day compensation questions and resolves operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Administers the organization’s compensation programs in accordance with established practices, ensuring employees receive fair and appropriate compensation for their position. Serves as a resource to managers on a variety of projects and compensation-related issues.


• Reviews and creates job descriptions based on skills and capabilities. Assist with database management for tracking and updating new or existing descriptions.


• Assists with the administration of the annual merit and incentive process through testing, checking/ensuring data accuracy, adhering to deadlines, and working with management and colleagues to provide necessary guidance and information throughout the process.


• Participates in external salary surveys help ensure competitive pay practices.


• Uses technology to update survey data for current benchmarks and positions that have been previously priced.


• Ensures that the organization complies with changing state and federal laws and regulations.


• Participates in cross functional HR working groups and provides support for special projects, reports, and studies covering a range of compensation initiatives. Analyzes and interprets results and presents findings in a concise format.


• Assists with the administration of rewards and recognition program.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, with 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, compensation administration, HR operations, or a related area.


• Ability to analyze compensation and workforce data, identify trends, and provide clear, actionable recommendations.


• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience using formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis tools to organize, analyze, and validate compensation data.


• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.


• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively while managing multiple deadlines.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with Human Resources Business Partners, managers, and other stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting compensation programs and processes, including base pay, incentive compensation, merit planning, job evaluations, and/or rewards and recognition programs.


• Knowledge of compensation practices and applicable federal and state employment regulation.

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance


• Effective verbal and written communication skills


• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships


• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions


• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.