Compensation Specialist

Protingent; Bellevue (WA); Remote; USD 79,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Insurance plan options

Education/certification reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

PTO

1-administered 401k plan

Job summary

Protingent is seeking a Compensation Specialist for a contract role. You will conduct market pricing, benchmark jobs, and review roles against scope, responsibilities, and market practices. This position supports salary structures, pay ranges, and compensation-related HRIS data.

You will analyze internal vs. market compensation, prepare recommendations for hires, promotions, and market adjustments, and participate in annual and mid-year processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Approximately 4–7 years of compensation, total rewards, HR analytics, or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles: market pricing, salary structures, and incentive compensation.
• Experience with compensation survey data and market-pricing methodologies.
• Advanced Excel skills: formulas, lookups, pivot tables, data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking of jobs using external surveys and data.
• Review job descriptions and evaluate positions on scope, responsibilities, complexity, and qualifications.
• Support administration and maintenance of salary structures, pay ranges, geographic differentials, and compensation data.
• Analyze compensation relative to internal ranges, market data, peers, and factors.
• Prepare compensation recommendations for hires, promotions, and market adjustments.
• Support annual and mid-year compensation processes including merit increases and incentives.
• Assist with short-term and long-term incentive programs as applicable.
• Participate in compensation surveys and analyze results for market trends.
• Develop compensation models, reports, and presentations to support decisions.
• Partner with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Payroll, Finance, and leaders on compensation matters.
• Provide guidance on programs, ranges, and career levels.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

Position Title

Compensation Specialist

Position Description

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Compensation Specialist opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking of jobs using external compensation surveys and other relevant market data.
• Review job descriptions and evaluate positions based on role scope, responsibilities, complexity, decision-making, qualifications, and market practices.
• Support the administration and maintenance of salary structures, pay ranges, geographic differentials, job levels, and compensation-related HRIS data.
• Analyze employee compensation relative to internal salary ranges, market data, peers, and other relevant factors.
• Prepare compensation recommendations for new hires, promotions, market adjustments, transfers, and other compensation actions.
• Support annual and mid-year compensation processes, including merit increases, promotional increases, market adjustments, and incentive planning.
• Assist with the administration and analysis of short-term and long-term incentive programs, as applicable.
• Participate in compensation surveys and analyze survey results to identify market trends and potential impacts to Company's compensation programs.
• Perform salary and workforce analyses to identify pay trends, compression, internal equity considerations, and other compensation issues.
• Develop compensation models, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations to support compensation decisions.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Payroll, Finance, and business leaders on compensation-related matters.
• Provide guidance to HR and managers regarding compensation programs, salary ranges, job levels, and compensation practices.
• Maintain accurate compensation documentation, job information, salary structures, and supporting analysis.
• Support the development and maintenance of compensation policies, procedures, guidelines, manager resources, and employee communications.
• Assist with job architecture and career-leveling activities, including evaluating roles against established career frameworks.
• Research compensation practices and market trends and recommend improvements to existing programs and processes.
• Support compensation compliance activities and help ensure compensation practices are administered consistently with applicable policies and requirements.
• Lead or participate in compensation projects and process-improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a compensation resource for colleagues and provide support or guidance to less-experienced team members as appropriate.
• Perform other compensation and total rewards responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Approximately 4–7 years of compensation, total rewards, HR analytics, or related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of compensation principles and practices, including market pricing, salary structures, job evaluation, salary administration, and incentive compensation.
• Experience working with compensation survey data and market-pricing methodologies.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and identify meaningful trends.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience with HRIS and compensation systems preferred.
• Ability to independently evaluate compensation issues, identify potential solutions, and develop well-supported recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain compensation concepts and analysis to different audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive employee compensation information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with HR partners, managers, and business leaders.
• High degree of integrity, judgment, professionalism, and commitment to teamwork.
• Strong communication skills desired.
• The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.

Travel Required

0-5%

Job Details

Job Type: Contract

Pay Rate Range: $57-$74/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience)

Location: 100% Remote

Benefits Package

• competitive salaries
• insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan)
• education/certification reimbursement
• pre-tax commuter benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• an administered 401k plan

About Protingent

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future. #TerraPro