Compensation Analyst

TEKsystems; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Job summary

TEKsystems in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Compensation Consultant at an intermediate level for a contract-to-hire role. You will serve as the internal compensation expert, performing job evaluations and market analyses to inform grades, titles, and pay decisions.

You will maintain HRIS data in Workday, run reports, and support compliance with FLSA exemptions and wage regulations while collaborating with HR, finance, and operations. Hybrid schedule applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance or related discipline; 3–5 years of compensation experience.
• Understanding of federal and state laws and regulations regarding compensation and HR policies.
• CCP, PHR, or related designation preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivots, VBA); Workday and PayFactors experience a plus.
• Strong logical and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities for diverse audiences.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and work independently or in a team.
• Experience in a mid-to-large size, matrixed environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as internal compensation expert; guide pay decisions and policy interpretation and FLSA determinations.
• Review compensation data changes in HRIS for accuracy and approve payroll processing.
• Conduct job evaluations for new roles and re-evaluations using market data to determine grades, titles, and pay.
• Partner with HR, business and finance to estimate cost impacts and maintain job descriptions.
• Complete salary surveys, load data into PayFactors, and analyze results for competitive positioning.
• Develop market adjustment recommendations and geographic differential updates.
• Research competitive practices and recommend survey participation.
• Maintain HRMS (Workday) accuracy including job codes, docs, geodiffs, and compensation reporting.
• Partner with HR Technology to create/load mass data changes, run analytic reports, and extract data.
• Manage historical archives and change logs for job evaluations, FLSA testing, and compensation decisions.
• Participate in developing annual bonus plans, variable pay plans, recognition programs, merit budgets, and performance reviews.
• Conduct regular compliance audits for FLSA exemptions, minimum wage, and fair pay practices.
• Present compensation strategy recommendations to leadership and deliver training.

Skills

Compensation analysis

Human resources and finance

Workday

Excel formulas

Excel pivot tables

Reporting

Market research

PayFactors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance or related discipline

Tools

Workday

PayFactors

Job description

Description

Onsite 3 days per week - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Compensation Consulting & Job Evaluation

• Serve as internal compensation expert, providing guidance on pay decisions, policy interpretation, and FLSA exemption determinations
• Review compensation data changes in HRIS system for accuracy and approve for payroll processing
• Conduct job evaluations for new roles and re-evaluations, analyzing market data to determine appropriate grades, titles, and compensation
• Partner with human resources, business and finance teams to estimate cost impacts and maintain current job descriptions

Market Analysis & Competitive Intelligence

• Complete salary surveys, load data into PayFactors, and analyze results to ensure competitive positioning
• Develop market adjustment recommendations and geographic differential updates
• Research competitive practices and recommend survey participation

HR Systems & Data Management

• Maintain HRMS (Workday) accuracy including job codes, documentation databases, geographic differentials, and compensation reporting
• Partner with HR Technology to create and load mass data changes, run analytical reports, and extract data for decision-making
• Manage historical archives and change logs for job evaluations, FLSA testing, and compensation decisions

Program Implementation & Compliance

• Participate in development of annual bonus plan, variable pay plans, recognition programs, merit budget and matrix scale, and common performance review processes
• Conduct regular compliance audits for FLSA exemption status, minimum wage regulations, and fair pay practices
• Present compensation strategy recommendations to leadership
• Develop and deliver compensation training sessions and policy updates
• Support compensation-related integration activities for mergers and acquisitions

Skills

Compensation analysis, Human resources and finance, workday, excel formulas, excel pivot tables, Reporting, Market research, payfactors

Top Skills Details

Compensation analysis, Human resources and finance, workday, excel formulas, excel pivot tables, Reporting, Market research

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance or related discipline. 3-5 years of applicable compensation experience, preferably within a mid to large size and matrixed environment
• Understanding of federal and state laws and regulations regarding compensation practices and HR policies/procedures
• CCP, PHR, or other related designation preferred plus
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivots, VBA), Workday and PayFactors experience a plus
• Strong logical and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to create presentations and deliver complex information to a variety of different levels of HR/business partners. Ability to speak or write persuasively
• Strong math and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Proven ability to organize, manage and prioritize workload
• Ability to work both as a member of a team and independently

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilmington, DE.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $46.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Wilmington,DE. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.