Impact-Driven Compensation Analyst

Harlem Children's Zone; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Wellness discounts

Comprehensive health, dental, and view

Paid time off and paid holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Employee referral bonus

Financial wellness perks

Commuter benefits

Discounts on travel and entertainment

Job summary

Harlem Children’s Zone seeks a Compensation Analyst to join our Human Resources team. You will analyze base salaries, bonuses, and benefits, develop compensation structures, and benchmark against the market while ensuring internal equity and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have strong data skills, experience with HRIS and MS Office tools, and a passion for our mission to break the cycle of poverty through comprehensive programs for children and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in compensation analysis with a proven track record in developing and implementing compensation structures.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate the company’s compensation structure, including base salaries, bonuses, and benefits to ensure competitiveness and equity.
• Develop and implement compensation structures, policies, and procedures that align with the organization’s strategic goals.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to assess the competitiveness of compensation packages, utilizing salary surveys and industry data.
• Collaborate with HR and management teams to analyze job descriptions and develop appropriate compensation recommendations based on market trends and internal equity.
• Prepare and present reports on compensation trends, analysis, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation regulations and laws.
• Assist in the development and execution of compensation-related training for HR staff and management.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to compensation and job classifications; participate in special projects and initiatives related to compensation and benefits as needed

Skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Data-driven decisions

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Administration / Finance

Tools

Power Query

Data Models

ETL processes

Power Automate

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Harlem Children’s Zone seeks a Compensation Analyst to join our Human Resources team. You will analyze base salaries, bonuses, and benefits, develop compensation structures, and benchmark against the market while ensuring internal equity and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have strong data skills, experience with HRIS and MS Office tools, and a passion for our mission to break the cycle of poverty through comprehensive programs for children and families.