Hybrid Compensation Analyst — Market Insights

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Company; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑

Medical, dental & vision starting day

401(k) and tuition reimbursement

Longevity bonuses

Generous PTO

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies in Pennsylvania is seeking a Compensation Analyst to support the design, administration, analysis, and implementation of compensation programs. This role conducts market research, evaluates jobs, maintains salary structures, and supports merit and bonus cycles while ensuring pay practices are compliant.

The position involves market pricing, job evaluations, and collaboration with HR leadership to guide compensation decisions and maintain data in HRIS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, finance, economics or related field.
• 2+ years experience in compensation, HR analytics, payroll, or related area.
• Strong Excel skills; HRIS/payroll systems experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer merit and bonus cycles with planning, configuration, testing, data validation, and payroll submission.
• Maintain compensation calendars, eligibility rules, data, and documentation for merit, incentive, and bonus programs.
• Research compensation practices to keep offerings competitive and cost-effective.
• Conduct market pricing and participate in compensation surveys for external competitiveness.
• Perform job evaluations and recommend classifications, levels, and salary ranges.
• Analyze internal/external compensation data to identify pay equity concerns.
• Collaborate with HR leadership and managers to evaluate positions and provide guidance.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing research, cost analyses, and recommendations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance/Economics or related field

2+ years experience in compensation or HR analytics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies in Pennsylvania is seeking a Compensation Analyst to support the design, administration, analysis, and implementation of compensation programs. This role conducts market research, evaluates jobs, maintains salary structures, and supports merit and bonus cycles while ensuring pay practices are compliant.

The position involves market pricing, job evaluations, and collaboration with HR leadership to guide compensation decisions and maintain data in HRIS