Principal Compensation Analyst

Munsonhealthcare1; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Healthcare is seeking a Principal Compensation Analyst to lead enterprise-wide compensation programs, including base pay, incentives, and salary structures, partnering with Compensation leadership to shape strategies. You will leverage advanced analytics, conduct market benchmarking, and translate data into actionable insights for executive decisions.

The ideal candidate will have 7-10+ years of compensation experience, a strong background in analytics, and expertise with HRIS systems and

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of compensation experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide compensation programs.
• Strong background in analytics and compensation operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor and strategic partner shaping compensation programs.
• Analyze, design, and administer base pay, incentives, and salary structures.
• Lead market benchmarking and complex compensation analyses for executives.
• Support pay equity, compliance initiatives, and data-driven insights.

Skills

Compensation analytics

Enterprise compensation programs

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business, or related field

CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) preferred

Tools

Workday

SuccessFactors

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

As a Principal Compensation Analyst you will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner in shaping compensation programs that support organizational goals, market competitiveness, and pay equity. This senior-level role partners closely with Compensation leadership to analyze, design, and administer enterprise-wide compensation programs, including base pay, incentives, and salary structures. Leveraging advanced analytical skills, you will conduct market benchmarking, lead complex compensation analyses, support pay equity and compliance initiatives, and translate data into meaningful insights that inform executive decision-making. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical compensation professional with experience supporting large-scale compensation programs, strong business acumen, and a passion for using data to drive fair, competitive, and effective compensation strategies. This position offers the opportunity to influence key compensation initiatives, consult with leaders across the organization, and play an integral role in delivering compensation solutions that attract, retain, and reward top talent.

Experience

• 7-10+ years of compensation experience
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide compensation programs
• Strong background in analytics and compensation operations

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business, or related field (required)
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) preferred

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel and data modeling skills
• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors)
• Data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.