Hybrid Compensation Strategist

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is seeking a Compensation Administrator to lead market pricing, analyses, and program governance. You will partner with Finance and Legal to ensure funding and compliance, and coach managers on compensation practices.

This hybrid role is based in the Washington, DC region with one remote day. The position requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and experience with major HRIS platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, accounting, finance, mathematics or related field.
• Minimum five years of HR compensation experience with advanced statistical methods.
• Experience with PeopleSoft, SAP, Ceridian or similar HCM systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess current compensation programs to align with business objectives.
• Develop market pay analyses and effective communication materials.
• Lead compensation governance processes for consistency and equity.
• Deliver education sessions on pay practices and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Finance for budgeting and cost projections.
• Provide strategic HR support across compensation initiatives.

Skills

HR analytics

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics

Tools

PeopleSoft

SAP

Ceridian

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is seeking a Compensation Administrator to lead market pricing, analyses, and program governance. You will partner with Finance and Legal to ensure funding and compliance, and coach managers on compensation practices.

This hybrid role is based in the Washington, DC region with one remote day. The position requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and experience with major HRIS platforms.