Corporate Compensation Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

PTO 80 hours

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Lithia Learning Center

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway is seeking a Corporate Compensation Analyst to partner with HR and business leaders. The role focuses on analyzing compensation data, supporting pay decisions, and administering incentive programs to attract and retain top talent.

The position is remote (PST hours) with a target hiring range of $60,000–$70,000 and a full compensation range up to $85,000. Candidates should bring strong Excel skills and experience in compensation analytics.

Qualifications

• Heavy emphasis on data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Excel for building reports and dashboards.
• Strong communication skills for partnering with HR and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Analyze compensation data to support pay decisions and program effectiveness.
• Perform market pricing and benchmarking to ensure competitiveness.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions, salary structures, and classifications.
• Advise HR partners and leaders on compensation matters including promotions and offers.
• Assist with bonus and incentive plans and performance tracking.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership and executives.
• Maintain accurate compensation records and documentation.
• Support compliance with wage and hour regulations through audits.

Skills

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance or related field

Tools

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.

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.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• 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

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. 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.