Lead Compensation Analyst

Hyland; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyland is seeking a Lead Compensation Analyst to develop and execute compensation programs in a remote US setting. This individual will lead salary planning, analyze market data, and ensure compliant practices across the organization.

The role emphasizes collaboration with HR partners and executives, with responsibilities spanning training, policy updates, and strategic advisory to drive competitive, cost-effective compensation programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with proven experience as a compensation professional; completion of World at Work coursework.
• Advanced Excel skills with exceptional ability to focus on key issues, research, gather, and integrate information from a variety of sources to develop sound recommendations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills that demonstrate a professional demeanor and the ability to interact with executive presence; exceptional ability to develop logical and compelling PowerPoint presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and tact; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients, finding common ground in completing tasks and solving problems.
• Exceptional project management skills; highly organized and experienced at successfully multi-tasking; driven to learn and stay current professionally

Responsibilities

• Develop training materials and programs educating HR Partners and managers on compensation topics; lead formal education sessions and presentations.
• Oversee the market data process, analyze pay trends, and present actionable recommendations to HR leadership.
• Research wage/hour laws and IRS regulations; conduct FLSA reviews and advise on policy updates.
• Create base pay strategies, policies, and programs; lead annual salary planning and maintain salary structures.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, managers, business leaders, and HR Partners; solve compensation issues.
• Mentor, coach, and develop other team members while growing the HR function

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Discretion

Project Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

World at Work coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Lead Compensation Analyst

Location: Remote - US Work Model: Remote

About the Role

The Compensation Analyst is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering compensation programs, practices, and policies. Activities include analyzing, evaluating, and preparing recommendations to ensure the company maintains a competitive and cost-effective position in the markets in which we operate.

Please note, this is an individual contributor role.

Here's What You'll Do

• Develop and execute training materials and programs that educate HR Business Partners and managers on compensation-related topics and initiatives; lead formal education sessions and presentations and provide recommendations to HR Business Partners, Recruiting, and business leaders based on an understanding of each department's needs and goals
• Oversee the market data process including gathering, submitting, and analyzing data; proactively analyze pay trends and metrics, presenting findings and making actionable recommendations in technologies, processes, and plan designs to HR leadership
• Research federal, state, and local compliance issues such as wage and hour laws and IRS regulations; conduct FLSA reviews as needed and make recommendations for policy and process updates based on changes in the law
• Create base pay strategies, policies, and programs; lead annual salary planning and maintenance of salary structures; leverage expertise and significant best practice knowledge to lead compensation initiatives involving analysis, revision, development, or re-design of compensation programs
• Build and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the business by staying current on initiatives, challenges, and opportunities; operate as a trusted advisor to executives, managers, business leaders, and HR Business Partners, identifying and solving compensation issues and ensuring programs meet the needs of the business and employees
• Operate as an innovative thought leader, contributing significantly to the overall growth and quality of the HR department; mentor, coach, and train other team members

Technology Tools

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Role Essentials

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with proven experience as a compensation professional; completion of World at Work coursework
• Advanced Excel skills with exceptional ability to focus on key issues, research, gather, and integrate information from a variety of sources to develop sound recommendations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills that demonstrate a professional demeanor and the ability to interact with executive presence; exceptional ability to develop logical and compelling PowerPoint presentations
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and tact; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients, finding common ground in completing tasks and solving problems
• Exceptional project management skills; highly organized and experienced at successfully multi-tasking; driven to learn and stay current professionally

What We'd Like to See

• Experience overseeing the market data process including gathering, submitting, and analyzing data; experience proactively analyzing pay trends and metrics and making actionable recommendations to HR leadership
• Experience researching federal, state, and local compliance issues such as wage and hour laws and IRS regulations; experience conducting FLSA reviews and recommending policy and process updates
• Experience creating base pay strategies, policies, and programs; experience leading annual salary planning and maintenance of salary structures
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted advisor to executives, managers, business leaders, and HR Business Partners, identifying and solving complex compensation issues
• Experience operating as an innovative thought leader with the ability to mentor, coach, and train other team members while contributing meaningfully to department growth

About Hyland

Hyland is the pioneer of the Content Innovation Cloud™, delivering ubiquitous enterprise intelligence to organizations with solutions that unlock actionable insights and drive automation. © Hyland. All rights reserved.

Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, including many of the Fortune 100, Hyland's solutions create the foundation for a connected, agentic enterprise, where teams harness the power of AI to redefine how they operate and engage with those they serve. For additional information on Hyland's platform and services, please visit Hyland.com.

#HylandLife

Since 1991, it has been Hyland's mission to help our employees, customers and partners exceed their potential with our industry-leading content services platform. Our employees exude a contagious energy and are passionate about what they do - whether it's helping customers succeed, raising up their fellow Hylanders, or engaging in the communities where they live and work.

The #HylandLife hashtag encompasses our employee-centric culture. Our employees live our culture day in and day out by bringing their best self to work. Hyland supports them to do just that through career development resources, wellbeing programs and innovation practices. We thrive on diverse viewpoints and new ideas and believe that a positive, inclusive workplace is imperative to sustainable success.

As we've grown to a company of nearly 4,000 strong, we have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our communities. We strongly support employee initiatives and align our giving campaigns and programs to organizations that are important to them.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hyland is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. Information collected during the hiring process is used solely to assess qualifications, verify identity, and comply with legal requirements.