Compensation Analyst - Madison, NJ or NYC

Anywhere Real Estate; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Anywhere Real Estate seeks a Senior Analyst, Compensation to provide strategic guidance and end-to-end analytical support for global compensation programs. You will integrate base pay governance with incentive administration, drive market pricing, job architecture, and rewards modeling, delivering executive-ready insights to leadership.

The role collaborates with HR Partners, Finance, and leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and market competitiveness, with location flexibility between

Qualifications

• 3+ years of dedicated compensation experience combining base pay analysis and incentive/variable pay administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred; Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation is a plus.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets (complex formulas, modeling, pivot tables) and HRIS/Payroll systems; proven ability to synthesize large, complex data sets into executive-ready insights.
• Deep understanding of total rewards principles, global compensation strategies, and labor regulations (FLSA, Equal Pay Act, state payday laws).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong project management capability in fast-paced environments, and a self-starter mindset.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, price, and level job roles across multiple business units; maintain enterprise Job Architecture and salary band structures.
• Support external benchmarking efforts, participate in salary surveys, and analyze market trends to ensure competitive pay positioning.
• Conduct internal equity analyses and consult with HR Business Partners and business leaders on offer recommendations, promotions, and retention packages.
• Administer incentive pay processes, including document drafting, eligibility management, payout calculations, and file consolidation.
• Audit payments for plan compliance, policy rules, guaranteed terms, and state payday laws prior to payroll submission.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and first escalation level for pay discrepancies, calculation inquiries, and manual check requests.
• Play a core role in the annual compensation planning cycle (merit, short-term incentives, and performance rewards).
• Structure, analyze, and present complex compensation datasets to help leadership make informed pay decisions.
• Partner with Finance to model variable incentive metrics and evaluate program effectiveness across diverse business lines.
• Drive process improvements, compensation reporting automation, and data analytics initiatives.

Skills

Compensation analysis

Advanced Excel

HRIS/Payroll systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance

CCP designation (preferred)

Tools

HRIS/Payroll systems

Job description

The Senior Analyst, Compensation delivers strategic consultation and end-to-end analytical support across global compensation programs. Merging base pay governance with incentive compensation administration, this role supports market pricing, job architecture maintenance, variable pay execution, and data-driven rewards modeling. Working closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, and leadership, you will translate complex compensation analytics into actionable insights that drive business strategy, maintain market competitiveness, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The position may be located at either our Madison, New Jersey headquarters or our New York City office, depending on the candidate's preference and proximity.

Key Responsibilities:

Base Pay & Job Architecture Governance:

• Evaluate, price, and level job roles across multiple business units; maintain enterprise Job Architecture and salary band structures.

• Support external benchmarking efforts, participate in salary surveys, and analyze market trends to ensure competitive pay positioning.

• Conduct internal equity analyses and consult with HR Business Partners and business leaders on offer recommendations, promotions, and retention packages.

Incentive Compensation & Variable Pay Administration:

• Administer incentive pay processes, including document drafting, eligibility management, payout calculations, and file consolidation.

• Audit payments for plan compliance, policy rules, guaranteed terms, and state payday laws prior to payroll submission.

• Serve as the primary point of contact and first escalation level for pay discrepancies, calculation inquiries, and manual check requests.

Annual Rewards Planning & Strategic Analytics:

• Play a core role in the annual compensation planning cycle (merit, short-term incentives, and performance rewards).

• Structure, analyze, and present complex compensation datasets to help leadership make informed pay decisions.

• Partner with Finance to model variable incentive metrics and evaluate program effectiveness across diverse business lines.

• Drive process improvements, compensation reporting automation, and data analytics initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience: 3+ years of dedicated compensation experience combining base pay analysis and incentive/variable pay administration.

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred; Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation is a plus.

• Technical & Analytical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets (complex formulas, modeling, pivot tables) and HRIS/Payroll systems; proven ability to synthesize large, complex data sets into executive-ready insights.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of total rewards principles, global compensation strategies, and labor regulations (FLSA, Equal Pay Act, state payday laws).

• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong project management capability in fast-paced environments, and a self-starter mindset.

Compensation & Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $90,000 - $120,000, plus bonus eligibility. In addition, employees have access to a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings options, paid time off, and other company-sponsored benefits. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (http://www.anywhere.re/) (NYSE: HOUS) is moving real estate to what's next. Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estateBetter Homes and Gardens Real Estate (https://www.bhgre.com/) ,Century 21 (https://www.century21.com/) ,Coldwell Banker (https://www.coldwellbanker.com/) ,Coldwell Banker Commercial (https://www.cbcworldwide.com/) ,Corcoran (https://www.corcoran.com/) ,ERA (https://www.era.com/) , andSotheby's International Realty (https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng) , we fulfill our purpose to empower everyone's next move through our leading integrated services, which include franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses, as well as mortgage and title insurance underwriter minority owned joint ventures. Anywhere supports nearly 1 million home sale transactions annually and our portfolio of industry-leading brands turns houses into homes in more than 118 countries and territories across the world.

We are proud of our award-winning culture and are consistently recognized as an employer of choice by various organizations including:

• Great Place to Work

• Forbes World's Best Employers

• Newsweek World's Most Trustworthy Companies

• Ethisphere World's Most Ethical Companies

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