Compensation Specialist

The Bronx; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$30–$34 per hour

Hybrid work schedule with two remote 5

Contract-to-hire with growth potential

Equitable and competitive compensation

Collaborative and inclusive workplace

Job summary

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has engaged us to fill a Compensation Specialist role for a mission-driven nonprofit in Illinois. The position is hybrid in Des Plaines with three onsite days (Tue–Thu) and two remote days (Mon & Fri). You will design and administer compensation programs to attract, retain, and engage talent across the organization.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable partnering with HR and senior leadership in a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience administering or managing compensation programs.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, salary surveys, and market trends.
• Dayforce HRIS experience preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of federal and state compensation laws; CCP/SHRM/HRCI a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain compensation databases, files, and processes with confidentiality.
• Partner with senior management and HR Business Partners to advise on base pay, variable pay, promotions, transfers, and other compensation matters.
• Support job architecture initiatives, job descriptions, evaluations, FLSA classifications, and salary reviews.
• Conduct market research, salary benchmarking, audits, and data analysis to evaluate equity and compliance.
• Develop, interpret, and communicate compensation policies and training for managers and HR team members.
• Review compensation requests and employee data, resolve discrepancies, and respond to inquiries with market-based actions.

Job description

Position Overview

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Compensation Specialist for a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and communities throughout Illinois . This is a contract-to-hire, hybrid opportunity based in Des Plaines, IL , with three days onsite Tuesday–Thursday and two days remote Monday and Friday. The Compensation Specialist will support the design, development, implementation, and administration of organization-wide compensation programs that help attract, motivate, and retain talented employees. This role will analyze compensation data, provide guidance on pay practices, support job architecture and market analysis initiatives, and help ensure compensation programs remain competitive, equitable, and compliant. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable partnering across HR and senior leadership in a mission-driven environment.

Perks

• $30–$34 per hour, depending on experience.
• Hybrid work schedule with two remote workdays each week.
• Contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential to grow into a long-term position.
• Opportunity to contribute to equitable and competitive compensation practices within a mission-driven nonprofit organization.
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace that values employee dignity, engagement, and belonging.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain compensation databases, files, and processes while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with senior management and HR Business Partners to provide guidance on base pay, variable pay, promotions, transfers, job changes, and other compensation matters.
• Support job architecture initiatives, job description development, job evaluations, FLSA classification reviews, salary reviews, and other compensation projects.
• Conduct market research, salary benchmarking, audits, and compensation data analysis to evaluate internal equity, market competitiveness, and compliance.
• Develop, interpret, and communicate compensation policies and processes while supporting compensation-related communications and training for managers and HR team members.
• Review compensation requests and employee data, resolve discrepancies, maintain timely responses to compensation inquiries, and recommend appropriate actions based on market data and internal evaluation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience administering or managing compensation programs, including salary reviews, job evaluations, market analysis, and compensation-related projects.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to interpret compensation data, salary surveys, and market trends and translate findings into informed recommendations.
• Technical proficiency with an HRIS platform is required; Dayforce experience is strongly preferred, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of federal and state compensation laws and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate, compliant compensation practices.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and collaboration skills; CCP, SHRM, or HRCI certification is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

This position offers $30–$34 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with a hybrid schedule consisting of three days onsite and two days remote each week. Additional benefit information will be shared during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records.

We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.