Compensation Strategy Senior Associate

Grant Thornton (US); Edison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Compensation Senior Associate to join the team. The role supports design, administration, and evaluation of compensation programs through data-driven analysis and market insights, partnering with HR and business leaders to provide recommendations and ensure competitive pay practices.

The position requires 3–5 years of compensation experience, strong Excel/HRIS skills, and a focus on equity and benchmarking. Hybrid work model with in-person attendance required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in compensation, total rewards, workforce analytics, finance, or a related analytical function.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data visualization skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with HRIS, compensation, and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of compensation principles, market pricing, salary administration, and pay equity concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating effectively across a matrixed organization.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compensation analyses to evaluate market competitiveness, internal equity, pay trends, and compensation program effectiveness.
• Perform market pricing and benchmark positions using survey data and external labor market information.
• Lead/manage the survey submission process. Manage participation in third-party compensation surveys, including job matching, data submission, and results analysis.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and analytics to support compensation decisions and leadership reporting.
• Support pay equity analyses and identify opportunities to improve compensation outcomes.
• Administer compensation programs, including base pay, incentive plans, salary structures, and job evaluations.
• Support annual merit, bonus, and incentive planning processes, including budget modeling, communications and reporting.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to provide compensation guidance and recommendations.
• Ensure compensation practices comply with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Participate in compensation projects, including job architecture, market studies, process improvements, and system enhancements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance/Business/Economics/Statistics

Tools

Excel

HRIS

Reporting tools

Job description

Grant Thornton is seeking a Compensation Senior Associate to join the team. The role supports design, administration, and evaluation of compensation programs through data-driven analysis and market insights, partnering with HR and business leaders to provide recommendations and ensure competitive pay practices.

The position requires 3–5 years of compensation experience, strong Excel/HRIS skills, and a focus on equity and benchmarking. Hybrid work model with in-person attendance required.