Corporate Compensation Analyst

L0105 Lithia Home Office; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PTO: 80 hours front-loaded on day 1

Lithia Learning Center

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway is seeking a Corporate Compensation Analyst to partner with HR and business leaders in analyzing compensation data, supporting pay decisions, and administering incentive programs. The role emphasizes data-driven insights, equity, and competitive practices across the organization.

The position offers remote work with PST hours, and a total rewards framework including bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in compensation, HR, finance, data analysis, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with compensation programs, salary benchmarking, or compensation analytics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze internal and external compensation data to support pay decisions and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking to ensure competitive compensation practices.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions, salary structures, and job classifications.
• Provide guidance to HR partners and business leaders on compensation-related matters, including promotions, offers, and policy interpretation.
• Support the administration of bonus and incentive plans, including performance tracking and documentation.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and recommendations for leadership and executive teams.
• Maintain accurate compensation records and documentation.
• Conduct compensation audits and support compliance with wage and hour regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve compensation processes, tools, and reporting.
• Participate in annual compensation initiatives, including merit and performance review cycles, and other strategic projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Discretion with confidential info

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Dealership: L0105 Lithia Home Office Lithia & Driveway | Corporate Compensation Analyst At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential. At Lithia & Driveway (LAD), our people are our greatest asset. We're looking for a Compensation Analyst to help ensure our compensation programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with business goals. In this role, you'll partner with HR and business leaders to analyze compensation data, support pay decisions, administer incentive programs, and contribute to projects that help attract, retain, and reward top talent. If you enjoy working with data, solving complex problems, and influencing business decisions, we'd love to hear from you! Location: Remote (PST Work Hours) Target Hiring Range: $60,000–$70,000

What You'll Do

• Analyze internal and external compensation data to support pay decisions and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking to help ensure our compensation practices remain competitive.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions, salary structures, and job classifications.
• Provide guidance to HR partners and business leaders on compensation-related matters, including promotions, offers, and policy interpretation.
• Support the administration of bonus and incentive plans, including performance tracking and documentation.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and recommendations for leadership and executive teams.
• Maintain accurate compensation records and documentation.
• Conduct compensation audits and support compliance with wage and hour regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve compensation processes, tools, and reporting.
• Participate in annual compensation initiatives, including merit and performance review cycles, and other strategic projects.

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in compensation, HR, finance, data analysis, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with compensation programs, salary benchmarking, or compensation analytics.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for analyzing data and building reports.
• High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required.

Total Rewards At Lithia & Driveway, we believe in pay transparency. The full compensation range for this position is $60,000–$85,000, reflecting the earning potential and growth opportunities available within the role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, job-related knowledge, and geographic location. Final pay decisions are made through the interview process and in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays
• PTO: 80 hours front-loaded on day 1
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com

We are a drug free workplace.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both.

Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!