Compensation Analyst — Hybrid/Remote with Pay Insights

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

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.