Compensation Specialist

LHH; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Compensation Specialist to join its Human Resources team in Newark, NJ. This hybrid role focuses on market data analysis, compensation program support, and advising HR and business leaders on equitable pay practices.

You will conduct market pricing, review salary recommendations, maintain job descriptions, and provide actionable insights from labor market data. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of compensation experience and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-4 years of compensation or related HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, market analysis, salary surveys, and job evaluation methodologies.
• Experience making compensation recommendations for new hires, promotions, and salary adjustments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong overall proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with HRIS systems preferred.
• Banner and ServiceNow experience are a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market pricing and compensation analyses for new and existing positions.
• Review and evaluate salary recommendations for new hires, promotions, transfers, and other compensation adjustments.
• Create, update, and maintain job descriptions and job classifications within the organization's job framework.
• Research salary surveys, labor market trends, and compensation data to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Support HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition with compensation guidance and market intelligence.
• Respond to compensation-related inquiries and document requests and outcomes within service management systems.
• Utilize knowledge base resources to provide accurate and timely responses to internal stakeholders.
• Assist in the administration of compensation programs and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Partner collaboratively with HR colleagues and stakeholders across the organization.
• Escalate complex compensation issues to senior team members when appropriate.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Customer-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Banner

ServiceNow

Job description

Our client is seeking a Compensation Specialist to join their Human Resources team in Newark, NJ. This hybrid position offers an excellent opportunity for a compensation professional who enjoys analyzing market data, supporting compensation programs, and partnering with HR and business leaders to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market pricing and compensation analyses for new and existing positions.
• Review and evaluate salary recommendations for new hires, promotions, transfers, and other compensation adjustments.
• Create, update, and maintain job descriptions and job classifications within the organization's job framework.
• Research salary surveys, labor market trends, and compensation data to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Support HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition with compensation guidance and market intelligence.
• Respond to compensation-related inquiries and document requests and outcomes within service management systems.
• Utilize knowledge base resources to provide accurate and timely responses to internal stakeholders.
• Assist in the administration of compensation programs and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Partner collaboratively with HR colleagues and stakeholders across the organization.
• Escalate complex compensation issues to senior team members when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2-4 years of compensation or related HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, market analysis, salary surveys, and job evaluation methodologies.
• Experience making compensation recommendations for new hires, promotions, and salary adjustments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong overall proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with HRIS systems preferred.
• Banner and ServiceNow experience are a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

What We're Looking For

• Detail-oriented professional with strong analytical abilities.
• Self-starter who can work independently while collaborating effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Schedule: Hybrid

Location: Newark, NJ

Compensation: $35-40/hr

If you're looking to grow your compensation career while making a meaningful impact within a dynamic HR team, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers