Compensation Analyst (Plano, TX)

Ryan LLC; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Award-winning culture

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Benefits day one

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility assistance

Sabbatical eligibility

Job summary

Ryan LLC is seeking a Compensation Analyst to support compensation programs and partner with the People Group and leadership across the firm. The role focuses on evaluating jobs, administering pay structures, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of HR or compensation experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Workday HCM, Excel, and reporting tools. Hybrid work with two days in Plano is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Business or HR major with 2 to 4 years of experience in Human Resources or Compensation within a mid-office setting.
• Formal track record of continuous learning and independent responsibility to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Provide compensation analysis and solutions for Ryan People Group and leadership across the Firm.
• Maintain and administer compensation programs, policies, and procedures in Workday HCM.
• Assist with annual merit and promotion processes, salary adjustments, and incentive plans.
• Document jobs with accurate descriptions and ensure overtime eligibility compliance under applicable laws.
• Prepare compensation statements and participate in compensation-related surveys and due diligence for business expansions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business

Tools

Workday HCM

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Access

Job description

Why Ryan?

• Hybrid Work Options
• Award-Winning Culture
• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
• Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
• 401K with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
• Fertility Assistance Program
• Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

The Compensation Analyst (“Comp Analyst”)

The Comp Analyst (“Comp Analyst”) supports the Firm’s compensation philosophy and its ability to attract, retain, motivate, and reward the best talent through the evaluation, analysis and administration of Ryan’s compensation programs, policies and procedures. The Comp Analyst is responsible for creating positive team member experiences, which lead to excellent client service and drive revenue and profit for the Firm. This position works closely with and provides compensation analysis and solutions for the Ryan People Group and leadership throughout the Firm. The ideal candidate will have analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with strong people skills. The successful candidate will be effective in verbal and written communications, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to ensure the successful administration and execution of all compensation initiatives. Successful Ryan team members embrace and live Ryan’s values of Pursue Excellence, Wired to Win, Generosity Matters, Build Trust and Integrity Always and will embody and demonstrate accountability. This role requires approximately 2 days a week in our Plano office.

Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results People: Create a positive team member experience. Client: Provides support, administration and maintenance of Ryan People Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) system. Researches international, federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations to keep apprised and ensure Firm compliance. May provide compensation support to the due diligence and integration processes for mergers and acquisitions and international expansion. Value: Assists with the appropriate analysis to evaluate existing or proposed compensation programs, including (but not limited to) base and incentive pay structures. Assists with providing optimum solutions that align with the Firm’s strategic goals and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Evaluates job responsibilities and qualifications to recommend appropriate title, level and salary range/pay grade for jobs across the Firm. Participates in documenting jobs by writing or reviewing job descriptions and ensuring overtime eligibility classification is compliant with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), or appropriate local laws. Participates in salary and compensation practice surveys. Ensures accurate and complete survey submission by established vendor deadlines. Supports the Annual Merit & Promotion cycles, including: Updating raise and promotion increase matrices or guidelines. Reviewing proposed salary adjustments to ensure compliance with established guidelines, policies, and practices. Reviewing promotions or requests for new or revised classifications to determine appropriate salary range/pay grade assignment. Performing data changes within the Workday system. Creates and maintains all compensation documents, including compilation of policy and language changes to incentive compensation programs for Firm leadership review and approval. Assists with the calculation of all eligibility and payouts for annual discretionary incentive plans and the production of compensation statements. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Business or HR major with 2 to 4 years of experience in Human Resources or Compensation within a mid-office setting. The employee will have a formal track record of continuous learning and independent responsibility to deliver results.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have proficient skills in Microsoft® Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, as well as intermediate skills in Outlook, Internet navigation, and utilization of Workday HCM functionality and configuration. Functional experience with administering and supporting the Workday HCM system is required. Working knowledge of Access is a plus.

Certificates and Licenses:

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) Certification is a plus.

Valid driver’s license required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

Standard indoor working environment. Long periods of sitting while working at computer. Occasional long periods of standing. Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 lbs. Position requires regular interaction with employees and vendors both in person and via e-mail and telephone. Independent travel requirement: May be approximately 10%.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

disability/veteran Ryan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world’s most respected Global 5000 companies. Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive benefits package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career experience available in the industry. Ryan employees are given the freedom to do their best work in the way they work best. With a clear understanding of expectations and accountabilities, our employees are given ownership of their time and flexibility to meet the demands of their professional and personal lives.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Ryan LLC (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status). Job duties related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Accommodation:

Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law. It is Ryan's policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Notice to Canada Candidates – In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Canadian Human Rights Act, Ryan ULC will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request.Ryan welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

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