Compensation Business Analyst II

Crystal Equation Corporation; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K

Parental leave

Job summary

Crystal Equation Corporation is seeking a Compensation Business Analyst II to support global hiring with offers and compensation data management. The role emphasizes AI collaboration to drive efficiency and high-impact compensation initiatives, while partnering with the Compensation organization to deliver strategic programs.

You will analyze data, model compensation scenarios, and lead AI-enhanced workflows to improve quality and outcomes, with a focus on responsible data handling and

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, HR, Business or related field with 2 years of experience; OR a Masters with 0–1 years of experience.
• Experience in Excel, including building analyses and models.
• Foundational knowledge of AI tools and integrating them into work processes (prompt engineering, workflow automation).
• Project management experience driving analytics-led projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners on project delivery across multiple work streams, breaking down problems into AI-solvable components.
• Lead cross-functional discussions using AI to drive compensation solutions and insights.
• Develop compensation models and conduct statistical analyses using multiple AI tools.
• Balance risks and streamline processes by redesigning workflows to leverage AI responsibly.

Skills

Excel

Project management

AI concepts

Prompt engineering

Discretion/confidentiality

AI-driven problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Statistics/Mathematics/HR/Business

Master's degree in Economics/Finance/Statistics/Mathematics/HR/Business

Tools

SQL

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Compensation Business Analyst II Onsite Summary: We are seeking a Compensation Business Analyst to support our global hiring efforts through the delivery of offers and the management of data related to new hire compensation. You will treat AI as a core collaborator to drive efficiency and quality and partner closely with our Compensation organization to execute high impact compensation initiatives and competitive new hire compensation strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders on project delivery, managing multiple work streams and competing priorities by breaking down complex problems into AI-solvable components and iterating with AI to generate and refine solutions.
• Model a growth mindset when advising cross-functional partners on complex matters by actively seeking new AI knowledge and skills to understand and leverage emerging technologies, using AI to unblock work beyond traditional role boundaries and innovate in rapidly evolving or unclear situations, and sharing learnings to help scale AI adoption and skill development.
• Lead with internal and market insights to drive compensation solutions with clients, providing project leadership and delivering key outcomes by simplifying work through action-oriented, AI-integrated workflows.
• Develop compensation models and conduct statistical analysis by orchestrating multiple AI tools and agents in parallel, leveraging prompt engineering skills and an understanding of tool limitations.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of our data sources and collection methods through measurable AI-specific impact by delivering improved quality and outcomes and clearly communicating how AI contributed to results.
• Work with large amounts of data and build mechanisms to streamline processes and balance risks by redesigning workflows from the ground up to fully leverage AI functionality, using AI responsibly and ethically to protect people, data, and IP through policy-compliant practices and validation of outputs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, HR, Business or similarly related discipline and 2 years of experience in consulting, finance, compensation, recruiting or a similarly applicable field
• OR Masters degree in in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, HR, Business or similarly related discipline and 0-1 years of experience in consulting, finance, compensation, recruiting or a similarly applicable field
• Experience in Excel, including experience building analyses and models
• Project management experience - driving projects forward through analytics
• Foundational knowledge of AI tools and experience integrating them into work processes (prompt engineering, workflow automation, output validation) - hacker mindset.
• Experimenting w/ AI in free time or professional work.
• Very sensitive/confidential work - needs to demonstrate discretion and sound judgement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced technical skills (SQL, statistical analysis tools)
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

Pay range is $37 - $42per hour with full benefits available, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, parental leave, and more. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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