Senior Analyst, Compensation - Hybrid

XPO; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Full health insurance from day one

Life and disability insurance

15 days PTO in first year

9 company holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Incentive plan participation

Job summary

XPO is seeking a Senior Analyst, Compensation to design and maintain compensation programs, analyze market data, and support executive decisions in Charlotte. The role emphasizes forecasting, budgeting, and data-driven insights to align pay with business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with large datasets, and the ability to communicate complex findings to leadership. This position offers comprehensive benefits and a path for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience.
• 2 years of progressive compensation experience.
• Experience with compensation modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and market pricing.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications such as Word and Excel, including complex formulas, PivotTables, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Partner in the design, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company's compensation programs, including salary structures, variable pay programs, compensation policies, and salary administration processes.
• Perform financial modeling and compensation analyses to evaluate the effectiveness, affordability, and competitiveness of compensation programs.
• Develop and maintain compensation metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools to provide actionable insights and support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Conduct market pricing analyses for new and existing positions using industry salary surveys and market data.
• Evaluate external market trends and internal pay practices to recommend competitive compensation strategies that align with the company's mission, values, and business objectives.
• Consult with HR Business Partners and managers on compensation recommendations, policies and job evaluation.
• Participate in job evaluations to ensure internal equity and consistency across the organization.
• Develop communication materials and educational resources that help leaders and employees understand compensation programs, philosophy, and processes.
• Manage participation in annual compensation surveys, including Johanson, Willis Towers Watson, Mercer, MarketPay, and CompAnalyst, ensuring accurate job matching and timely survey submissions.
• Support and administer the annual compensation planning process, including merit increases, incentive planning, system configuration, data validation, reporting, and manager support.
• Assist with compensation audits and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Skills

Compensation modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Market pricing

Excel advanced

PivotTables

VLOOKUPs

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree (preferred)

CCP certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

What you’ll need to succeed as a Senior Analyst, Compensation at XPO

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 2 years of progressive compensation experience
• Experience with compensation modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and market pricing
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel, including complex formulas, PivotTables, Vlookups, and data analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification or progress toward certification
• 3+ years of compensation experience in a corporate environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into business recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
• Ability to analyze large, complex datasets from multiple sources and present meaningful insights to leadership

About the Senior Analyst, Compensation job

Pay, benefits and more:

• Competitive compensation package
• Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance
• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you’ll do on a typical day

• Partner in the design, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company's compensation programs, including salary structures, variable pay programs, compensation policies, and salary administration processes
• Perform financial modeling and compensation analyses to evaluate the effectiveness, affordability, and competitiveness of compensation programs
• Develop and maintain compensation metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools to provide actionable insights and support data‑driven decision‑making
• Conduct market pricing analyses for new and existing positions using industry salary surveys and market data
• Evaluate external market trends and internal pay practices to recommend competitive compensation strategies that align with the company's mission, values, and business objectives
• Consult with HR Business Partners and managers on compensation recommendations, policies and job evaluation
• Participate in job evaluations to ensure internal equity and consistency across the organization
• Develop communication materials and educational resources that help leaders and employees understand compensation programs, philosophy, and processes
• Manage participation in annual compensation surveys, including Johanson, Willis Towers Watson, Mercer, MarketPay, and CompAnalyst, ensuring accurate job matching and timely survey submissions
• Support and administer the annual compensation planning process, including merit increases, incentive planning, system configuration, data validation, reporting, and manager support
• Assist with compensation audits and regulatory compliance initiatives

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre‑employment drug test.

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