Compensation Analyst – Co-op

Jobtailor; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Compensation Analyst to support salary recommendations, market data analysis, and compensation initiatives. The role involves researching data, creating documentation, and presenting findings to management with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

You will contribute to cost impact analyses and keep compensation processes up to date across the org. The ideal candidate demonstrates analytical prowess, organizational strength, and the ability to manage multiple tasks

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multitask and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated, proactive and flexible.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to adjust direction under changing business conditions and needs.
• Willingness to seek feedback and incorporate feedback to enhance performance.
• Ability to create presentations utilizing PowerPoint.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide salary recommendations for external candidates, internal offers, promotions and adjustments.
• Support compensation programs through research, analysis, and recommendations to management.
• Conduct initial cost impact analysis for new or changing job structures or bonus targets.
• Create process documentation for current processes and recommend efficiencies.
• Generate, analyze, and ensure the accuracy of required compensation documentation.
• Support system setup and ensure updates are made throughout the process.
• Create and revise job descriptions.
• Research and compile market data to determine the Company’s competitive position.
• Review market data with management to identify trends and provide recommendations.
• Complete special projects and ad-hoc analysis as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Presentation skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Detail-oriented

Prioritization

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Provide salary recommendations for external candidates, internal offers, promotions and adjustments
• Support compensation programs through research, analysis, and recommendations to management
• Conduct initial cost impact analysis for new or changing job structures or bonus targets
• Create process documentation for current processes and recommend efficiencies
• Generate, analyze, and ensure the accuracy of required compensation documentation
• Support system setup and ensure updates are made throughout the process
• Create and revise job descriptions
• Research and compile market data to determine the Company’s competitive position
• Review market data with management to identify trends and provide recommendations
• Complete special projects and ad-hoc analysis as assigned

Requirements

• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented and able to multitask and handle assignments in a professional and confidential manner
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced professional environment
• Motivated, proactive and flexible
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to adjust direction under changing business conditions and needs
• Willingness to seek feedback and ability to incorporate feedback to enhance performance
• Ability to create presentations utilizing PowerPoint
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Microsoft Excel

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical and organizational capabilities to support compensation programs, including salary recommendations and market data analysis. Proficient in creating process documentation and presentations while ensuring accuracy in compensation documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Salary Recommendations
• Compensation Analysis
• Market Data Research
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Process Documentation

Hard Skills

• Compensation Analysis
• Cost Impact Analysis
• Job Description Creation
• Market Data Compilation
• Data Accuracy Verification

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Detail-Oriented
• Time Management
• Proactive Attitude
• Flexibility

Industry Keywords

• Compensation Programs
• Competitive Position
• Ad-Hoc Analysis
• Process Efficiency

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• PowerPoint