Compensation Analyst New

Opploans; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Remote-friendly environment

Job summary

OppFi, a leading tech-enabled digital finance platform, is seeking a Compensation Analyst to support the design, analysis, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation programs. You will partner closely with People Operations, Finance, Payroll, HR Systems, and business leaders to provide data-driven recommendations and ensure competitive, equitable pay aligned with business goals.

You will assist with annual planning cycles, prepare executive materials, and develop dashboards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years in a Compensation Analyst or equivalent.
• Experience supporting annual compensation planning including merit increases and bonus administration.
• Experience administering variable pay programs (short-term incentives, commissions).
• Experience preparing executive-level compensation analyses and materials.
• Experience with market pricing, salary structures, and internal equity analyses.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of compensation programs (base pay, bonuses, commissions).
• Assist with annual compensation planning, including merit increases and bonus planning.
• Prepare executive and Committee materials, analyses, and decks.
• Perform market pricing, job evaluations, internal equity analyses, and salary structure administration.
• Develop headcount budgets, workforce planning models, and compensation forecasts with Finance.
• Create dashboards and executive reporting on compensation trends and workforce metrics.
• Communicate compensation insights balancing market, equity, and fiscal responsibility.
• Support compensation initiatives during growth, acquisitions, or business changes.
• Maintain data in UKG and support system configuration/testing for annual planning.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Dashboard creation

Data visualization

Communication

Confidentiality

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

UKG Pro

Cognos

Job description

OppFi is a leading tech-enabled digital finance platform that works with banks to provide financial products and services for everyday Americans. Through a transparent and responsible platform, which includes financial inclusion and excellent customer experience, the Company supports consumers who are turned away by mainstream options to build better financial health.

We are a team of caring, innovative, and inclusive individuals who thrive in being immersed in diverse talents, expertise, perspectives, and backgrounds. Our employees approach every new challenge with an unparalleled ability to see what could be rather than settle for what is. Our business principles guide us and create an open and collaborative culture where we improve 1% every day, and the best ideas always win! We welcome individuals who want to make an impact in the financial system by facilitating credit access, expanding financial inclusion, promoting financial health, and delivering exceptional customer service.

A few other fun facts about us. OppFi is one of the top consumer-rated financial platforms online, maintaining a 4.4/5.0-star rating on Trustpilot. We are a 2025 Crain’s Fast 50™ company and were named on Built In's 2026 Best Places to Work in Chicago.

About the Role

Reporting to the Compensation Manager, the Compensation Analyst serves as a key member of the Total Rewards team, supporting the design, analysis, administration, and continuous improvement of OppFi's compensation programs. This role partners closely with People Operations, Finance, Payroll, HR Systems, and business leaders to provide data-driven compensation recommendations, administer annual compensation processes, and ensure compensation programs remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with business objectives.

What You Get to Do

• Support the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of OppFi's compensation programs, including base pay, short-term incentives, commissions, and other variable pay programs.
• Assist with the annual compensation planning process, including merit increases, bonus planning, system testing, validation, communications, and reporting.
• Prepare executive and broad-based Compensation Committee materials, analyses, recommendations, and presentation decks.
• Perform market pricing, job evaluations, internal equity analyses, and salary structure administration.
• Develop headcount budgets, workforce planning models, and compensation forecasts in partnership with Finance.
• Create dashboards and executive reporting to communicate compensation trends, workforce metrics, and key insights.
• Analyze market data and internal compensation information to provide meaningful recommendations while balancing market competitiveness, internal equity, and fiscal responsibility.
• Support compensation initiatives associated with organizational growth, acquisitions, and evolving business needs.
• Maintain compensation-related data within UKG, support compensation system configuration and testing for annual planning, and partner with HR Systems to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Build advanced Excel models and recurring reports; develop ad hoc reporting using Cognos/UKG Business Intelligence when applicable.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and business leaders to ensure compensation programs are administered accurately, consistently, and in compliance with company policy.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience as a Compensation Analyst or in a corporate compensation role.
• Experience supporting annual compensation planning processes, including merit increases and incentive/bonus administration.
• Experience administering and analyzing variable pay programs, including short-term incentives, commission plans, or other performance-based reward structures.
• Experience preparing executive-level compensation analyses and Compensation Committee materials.
• Experience with market pricing, job evaluation, salary structures, and internal equity analyses.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, PivotTables, nested formulas, Power Query, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, reporting dashboard creation, and data visualization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present complex compensation information clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UKG Pro and UKG Business Intelligence (Cognos) reporting.
• Knowledge of long-term incentive (LTI) programs and equity compensation.
• Experience supporting stock plan administration, including restricted stock, stock options, or employee stock purchase plans (ESPP).
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation, or progress toward certification, is a plus.
• Experience supporting compensation initiatives during organizational growth, mergers, acquisitions, or business transformation.

Reports To

Compensation Manager

Total Rewards and Benefits

At OppFi, we are committed to fostering a fair and equitable workplace. The compensation range for this role reflects our good faith compensation estimate for this position. Final offers are determined based on a myriad of factors including, but not limited to experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant business considerations. Candidates are encouraged to discuss compensation expectations during the hiring process. In addition to base pay, the total compensation package includes eligibility and potential for performance-based bonuses and equity grants dependent upon the role and job level.

OppFi offers a flexible, remote environment, 401(k) matching program, and generous paid time off. Other benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, and tuition reimbursement. Additional benefits include DoorDash DashPass, Figo pet insurance, Rocket Lawyer, and access to LinkedIn Learning. OppFi also offers Fringe, a lifestyle benefits platform that allows employees to decide how to spend rewards from dozens of vendors like Uber, DoorDash, and UrbanSitter. #LI-Remote

Compensation Range

$71,200 - $106,800 USD

EEO Statement

OppFi is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any actual or perceived legally recognized protected bases under local, state, federal law, or regulations. Our goal as a company is to build an equitable workplace that actively works to dismantle systems of oppression in our processes, procedures, and interactions. We aim to help our employees thrive where they work and beyond.

As part of OppFi’s commitment to providing equal opportunity to qualified individuals, OppFi will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation as defined by applicable laws and organizational policies. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview processes or job requirements, please contact our People Team at [e-mail] .

The information in this document is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list or description of the organization and its requirements for positions and employees. OppFi reserves the right to modify or change the information on this document at its discretion.