HR Compensation Analyst

Hire-Authority; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire-Authority is assisting a client in Northwest Houston to hire an HR Compensation Analyst. This role focuses on evaluating the organization's pay structure and benchmarking against market trends.

You will analyze compensation data, prepare models and reports, and collaborate with stakeholders to support confidential, compliant pay decisions. The role requires attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel and HRIS. The salary range is $60,000 to $75,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Previous compensation experience including base pay and benchmarking.
• Advanced Excel skills: pivot tables, lookups, formulas, macros.
• Knowledge of HRIS and compensation tools/software.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and mathematical ability.
• Understanding of job evaluation, market pricing, surveys, and pay administration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct job evaluations, market benchmarking, and analysis for competitive positioning and equity.
• Prepare compensation analyses, models, reports, and materials for planning and decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather data for compensation planning and reporting.
• Maintain compensation tools and documentation of programs.
• Research compensation trends, regulatory changes, and market practices.
• Support governance activities with data-driven insights.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel macros

HRIS software

Job description

Our client is searching for a HR Compensation Analyst for their headquarters located in Northwest Houston. This role is responsible for assessing the organization’s pay structure for employees by researching compensation trends. This involves analyzing market trends, conduct pay benchmarking, and ensure compliance with legal regulations. The salary range for this position is $60,000-$75,000 per year.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct job evaluations, market benchmarking, and analysis for roles to ensure competitive positioning and internal equity.
• Prepare compensation analysis, models, reports, and materials to support compensation planning and decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather and validate data inputs required for compensation planning, modeling, and reporting.
• Maintain compensation tools, documentation of various compensation programs.
• Research compensation trends, regulatory changes, and market practices to support program development and refinement.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Requirements:

• Previous compensation experience, including exposure to base pay, benchmarking, job analysis.
• Advanced level user of Excel (i.e., pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas, macros).
• Knowledgeable of HRIS and compensation related tools/software.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Detail-oriented and organized, strong analytical skills and mathematical aptitude required, and understanding of how an organization functions.
• Solid understanding of core compensation activities, including job evaluation, market pricing, survey participation, and pay administration practices.
• Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to manage and interpret large data sets and develop accurate models and insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including assisting in preparing draft materials for executive leadership and governance activities.