Compensation Senior Associate - Data-Driven Pay (Hybrid)

Grant Thornton; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Compensation Senior Associate to join our team. This role supports the design, administration, and evaluation of compensation programs through data-driven analysis and market insights, partnering with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to deliver actionable recommendations.

You will conduct market benchmarking, assist with annual merit and incentive planning, and develop reports and dashboards that inform leadership decisions while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business, Economics, Statistics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in compensation or related analytics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data visualization skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with HRIS and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of compensation principles, market pricing, pay equity concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrixed organization.
• Strong communication skills to translate data into business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compensation analyses to evaluate market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Perform market pricing and benchmark positions using survey data.
• Lead participation in third-party compensation surveys and data submission.
• Develop dashboards and analytics to support compensation decisions.
• Support pay equity analyses and identify improvement opportunities.
• Administer base pay, incentive plans, salary structures, and job evaluations.
• Assist with merit, bonus, and incentive planning, including budgeting & reporting.
• Provide compensation guidance to HR and business leaders.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Participate in job architecture, market studies, and system enhancements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Data visualization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

HRIS

Reporting tools

Job description

Grant Thornton is seeking a Compensation Senior Associate to join our team. This role supports the design, administration, and evaluation of compensation programs through data-driven analysis and market insights, partnering with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to deliver actionable recommendations.

You will conduct market benchmarking, assist with annual merit and incentive planning, and develop reports and dashboards that inform leadership decisions while ensuring