Senior Compensation Analyst

Grant Thornton; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Employee assistance program

401(k) retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Compensation Senior Associate to join the team in Cincinnati. The role supports the design, administration, and evaluation of compensation programs through data-driven analysis and market insights.

You will partner with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to provide recommendations and ensure pay practices are competitive and equitable. The position requires collaboration across a matrixed organization, strong Excel skills, and experience with HRIS and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in compensation, total rewards, workforce analytics, finance, or related analytical function.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compensation analyses to evaluate market competitiveness, internal equity, pay trends, and compensation program effectiveness.
• Perform market pricing and benchmark positions using survey data and external labor market information.
• Lead/manage the survey submission process. Manage participation in third-party compensation surveys, including job matching, data submission, and results analysis.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and analytics to support compensation decisions and leadership reporting.
• Support pay equity analyses and identify opportunities to improve compensation outcomes.
• Administer compensation programs, including base pay, incentive plans, salary structures, and job evaluations.
• Support annual merit, bonus, and incentive planning processes, including budget modeling, communications and reporting.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to provide compensation guidance and recommendations.
• Ensure compensation practices comply with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Participate in compensation projects, including job architecture, market studies, process improvements, and system enhancements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data visualization

Excel proficiency

HRIS experience

Pay equity concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance/Business/Economics/Statistics

Tools

HRIS

Reporting tools

Job description

Grant Thornton is seeking a Compensation Senior Associate to join the team in Cincinnati. The role supports the design, administration, and evaluation of compensation programs through data-driven analysis and market insights.

You will partner with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to provide recommendations and ensure pay practices are competitive and equitable. The position requires collaboration across a matrixed organization, strong Excel skills, and experience with HRIS and