Compensation Specialist

LHH; Milford (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Milford, Ohio seeks an experienced Compensation Specialist to join its Human Resources team. The role focuses on managing compensation programs, market analysis, and salary structures, leveraging SAP SuccessFactors.

You will collaborate with HR and business leaders to analyze data, maintain salary ranges, and support annual merit processes. The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of related experience, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of compensation, compensation analysis, or closely related HR experience.
• Experience with compensation analysis, market pricing, salary benchmarking, and job evaluations.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and organize compensation data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work with confidential employee and compensation information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of company compensation programs and processes
• Utilize SAP SuccessFactors to maintain, review, and analyze compensation-related employee data
• Conduct market pricing and salary benchmarking for new and existing positions
• Participate in compensation and salary surveys
• Assist with the development and maintenance of salary ranges and compensation structures
• Review compensation requests related to new hires, promotions, transfers, and other employee changes
• Perform job evaluations and assist with position classifications
• Analyze compensation data to identify trends and potential discrepancies
• Support annual merit and compensation review processes
• Prepare compensation reports, spreadsheets, and presentations for HR and leadership
• Partner with HR team members and managers on compensation-related questions
• Maintain accurate and confidential compensation records
• Assist with compensation projects, reporting, and process improvements

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Compensation Specialist to join their Human Resources team in Milford, Ohio. This direct-hire opportunity is ideal for a compensation professional with strong analytical skills and hands-on experience using SAP SuccessFactors.

The Compensation Specialist will support compensation programs, market analysis, salary structures, job evaluations, and compensation data while partnering with HR and business leaders across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of company compensation programs and processes
• Utilize SAP SuccessFactors to maintain, review, and analyze compensation-related employee data
• Conduct market pricing and salary benchmarking for new and existing positions
• Participate in compensation and salary surveys
• Assist with the development and maintenance of salary ranges and compensation structures
• Review compensation requests related to new hires, promotions, transfers, and other employee changes
• Perform job evaluations and assist with position classifications
• Analyze compensation data to identify trends and potential discrepancies
• Support annual merit and compensation review processes
• Prepare compensation reports, spreadsheets, and presentations for HR and leadership
• Partner with HR team members and managers on compensation-related questions
• Maintain accurate and confidential compensation records
• Assist with compensation projects, reporting, and process improvements

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of compensation, compensation analysis, or closely related HR experience
• Experience with compensation analysis, market pricing, salary benchmarking, and job evaluations
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and organize compensation data
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work with confidential employee and compensation information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred