Compensation Specialist

Harlem Children's Zone; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Wellness discounts

Comprehensive health, dental, and view

Paid time off and paid holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Employee referral bonus

Financial wellness perks

Commuter benefits

Discounts on travel and entertainment

Job summary

Harlem Children’s Zone seeks a Compensation Analyst to join our Human Resources team. You will analyze base salaries, bonuses, and benefits, develop compensation structures, and benchmark against the market while ensuring internal equity and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have strong data skills, experience with HRIS and MS Office tools, and a passion for our mission to break the cycle of poverty through comprehensive programs for children and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in compensation analysis with a proven track record in developing and implementing compensation structures.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate the company’s compensation structure, including base salaries, bonuses, and benefits to ensure competitiveness and equity.
• Develop and implement compensation structures, policies, and procedures that align with the organization’s strategic goals.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to assess the competitiveness of compensation packages, utilizing salary surveys and industry data.
• Collaborate with HR and management teams to analyze job descriptions and develop appropriate compensation recommendations based on market trends and internal equity.
• Prepare and present reports on compensation trends, analysis, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation regulations and laws.
• Assist in the development and execution of compensation-related training for HR staff and management.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to compensation and job classifications; participate in special projects and initiatives related to compensation and benefits as needed

Skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Data-driven decisions

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Administration / Finance

Tools

Power Query

Data Models

ETL processes

Power Automate

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Compensation Analyst to join our Human Resources department.

The Compensation Analyst will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

The Compensation Analyst is responsible for analyzing and evaluating the organization’s compensation programs—including base salaries, bonuses, and benefits—to ensure both competitiveness and internal equity. It involves developing and implementing compensation structures, policies, and procedures that align with strategic goals, conducting market research and benchmarking, and providing data-driven recommendations. The position collaborates closely with HR and management to assess job roles, ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, prepare reports for senior leadership, and support compensation-related training initiatives. Additionally, the role responds to internal and external inquiries, participates in special projects, and contributes to the continuous improvement of compensation and benefits programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, ora relatedfield

• 3-5 years of experience in compensation analysis, with a proventrack recordin developing and implementing compensation structures

Who you are

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions
• Proficient in HR information systems (HRIS), compensation analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint), including Power Query, Data Models, ETL processes, and Power Automate
• In-depth knowledge of compensation laws and regulations
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and foster strong working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to handle sensitive employee matters with discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality while balancing organizational goals
• Skilled in project management, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and thrive in fast-paced environments
• Mission-driven, adaptable, and committed to contributing to a resource-conscious, people-first environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing effective solutions

What you'll do

• Analyze and evaluate the company’s compensation structure, including base salaries, bonuses, andbenefitsto ensure competitiveness and equity

• Develop and implement compensation structures, policies, and procedures that align with the organization’s strategic goals

• Conduct market research and benchmarking to assess the competitiveness of compensation packages,utilizingsalary surveys and industry data

• Collaborate with HR and management teams to analyze job descriptions and developappropriate compensationrecommendations based on market trends and internal equity

• Prepare and present reports on compensation trends, analysis, and recommendations to senior leadership

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation regulations and laws

• Assistin the development and execution of compensation-related training for HR staff and management.

• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to compensation and job classifications
  Participate in special projects and initiatives related to compensation and benefits as needed

Schedule

• Monday-Friday

• 3/2 hybrid schedule

As a member of the Harlem Children’s Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive.

Our exceptional Full-Time benefits include:

• Highly competitive base salaries

• Life Insurance

• Short-and long-term disability

• Additionalvoluntary benefits

• Wellness discounts

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Career advancement opportunities

• Employee referral bonus

• Financial wellnessperks

• Physical wellness discounts and commuter benefits

• Additionaldiscounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 per year. Harlem Children’s Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools will not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.

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