Compensation Specialist

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc.; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering is seeking a Compensation Specialist in Bedford, MA for a 3+ year contract. The role blends compensation program design, market pricing, and job architecture to advance enterprise-wide compensation strategies.

This hybrid position requires collaboration with HR leadership and cross-functional teams, offering a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of progressive compensation experience, strong analytics, and expertise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive compensation experience
• Strong expertise in: Compensation program design, Job architecture and job leveling, Salary structure design, Market pricing, Compensation analysis
• Experience leading complex compensation or total rewards projects
• Experience working across cross-functional teams
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Financial modeling, Data analysis
• Experience with major compensation survey platforms such as Radford/AON, Mercer, Pearl Meyer, or TSG
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement compensation programs, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with federal and state compensation regulations
• Redesign and enhance job architecture, including: Job families, Career levels, Title governance, FLSA classifications
• Analyze salary grades and compensation band structures using market data
• Conduct market pricing and internal equity analyses
• Build financial models to evaluate compensation changes and transition strategies
• Develop compensation administration guidelines, manager toolkits, and supporting documentation
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to successfully execute compensation initiatives
• Present recommendations and analytical findings to HR leadership and executive teams

Skills

Compensation design

Job architecture

Market pricing

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or related field

Tools

Radford/AON

Mercer

Pearl Meyer

Payscale MarketPay

Job description

Connexion’s mission is to provide "best in class" services to job seekers. We strive to achieve excellence in job placement, staffing, and recruiting services, while treating candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.

Title: Compensation Specialist
Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type
Duration: 3+ year contract
Pay rate: $60-$83/hr + benefits
Job Location: Bedford, MA
Schedule: Monday – Friday, hybrid (2 days onsite)
Job#: bh19154

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and implement compensation programs, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with federal and state compensation regulations
• Redesign and enhance job architecture, including:
  • Job families
  • Career levels
  • Title governance
  • FLSA classifications
• Analyze salary grades and compensation band structures using market data
• Conduct market pricing and internal equity analyses
• Build financial models to evaluate compensation changes and transition strategies
• Develop compensation administration guidelines, manager toolkits, and supporting documentation
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to successfully execute compensation initiatives
• Present recommendations and analytical findings to HR leadership and executive teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field (Master's preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive compensation experience
• Strong expertise in:
  • Compensation program design
  • Job architecture and job leveling
  • Salary structure design
  • Market pricing
  • Compensation analysis
• Experience leading complex compensation or total rewards projects
• Experience working across cross-functional teams
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including: Pivot Tables VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP Financial modeling Data analysis
• Experience with major compensation survey platforms such as Radford/AON, Mercer, Pearl Meyer, or TSG
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
• Experience with HRIS or compensation platforms such as SAP, SuccessFactors, or Payscale MarketPay
• Government contractor or federally funded research organization experience
• Familiarity with Department of Defense environments
• Experience supporting large-scale organizational compensation initiatives

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide compensation strategy while working on high-visibility projects in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. You'll play a key role in modernizing compensation programs, improving job architecture, and helping build scalable total rewards practices that support a world-class workforce. If you're a compensation professional with deep expertise in job architecture, salary structures, market analysis, and compensation strategy, we'd love to hear from you.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

Enjoy a competitive hourly rate of $60-$83/hour plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes

• medical insurance
• 10 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match

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