Compensation Analyst: Pay Equity & Data Insights

LHH; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in New York is seeking a detail-oriented Compensation Specialist to develop, administer, and enhance compensation programs aligned with organizational goals and market practices.

The role partners with HR leadership, managers, and executives to analyze data, ensure compliance, support pay equity, and provide actionable recommendations. A minimum of 1 year in compensation and strong Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of compensation experience.
• UKG Pro experience or similar HRIS experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information to managers and leadership teams.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience working with large data sets and maintaining data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, implementation, and administration of compensation programs with a focus on pay equity, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of compensation programs, salary structures, and market trends.
• Collect and prepare data for salary surveys and monitor survey results to ensure compensation practices remain competitive.
• Review current compensation programs and provide recommendations based on market trends, business objectives, and organizational needs.
• Maintain and audit compensation-related data, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and reliability across systems and reporting tools.
• Develop, compile, analyze, and present compensation-related reports and metrics to HR leadership and management teams.
• Support the design and administration of compensation programs, incentive plans, and other reward initiatives.
• Partner with recruiting teams on compensation analyses, offer recommendations, and market pricing activities.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with managers and leaders across the organization.
• Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local regulations impacting compensation practices, incentive programs, pay transparency requirements, and job descriptions.
• Ensure compensation programs remain compliant, efficient, and aligned with organizational strategy.
• Participate in HR initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

UKG Pro HRIS

Job description

LHH in New York is seeking a detail-oriented Compensation Specialist to develop, administer, and enhance compensation programs aligned with organizational goals and market practices.

The role partners with HR leadership, managers, and executives to analyze data, ensure compliance, support pay equity, and provide actionable recommendations. A minimum of 1 year in compensation and strong Excel skills are required.