Senior Compensation Analyst

Addison Group; Deerfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Deerfield, IL, is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst. You will design and implement compensation programs, analyze data, and collaborate with HR partners. Ideal candidates have 5–6 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills. Proposed salary range is $95,000 to $115,000, offering a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of experience in compensation, HR, or consulting.
• Experience managing large compensation projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement compensation programs.
• Conduct job evaluations using market data.
• Analyze competitiveness of existing programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Data analysis

Tools

Workday

MarketPay

Job description

Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Compensation Analyst

Location: Deerfield, IL (Hybrid - 3x a week onsite)

Industry: Manufacturing

Pay: $95-115k

About Our Client

Addison Group is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to support a growing HR team. This role is ideal for a professional with experience in compensation program design, data analysis, and project management, with exposure to global and executive compensation programs considered a plus. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with HR partners and business leaders to ensure competitive, effective, and well-communicated compensation programs.

Job Description

The Senior Compensation Analyst will work on a variety of projects including salary structures, incentive planning, long-term incentive programs, and job evaluation initiatives. This role combines analytical rigor with strategic partnership, supporting both local and global HR teams and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, budgeting, and implementation of compensation programs and policies
• Partner with HR and business leaders on compensation-related matters, offering guidance and creative solutions
• Conduct job evaluations using market data and internal evaluation frameworks
• Participate in global or market-specific compensation surveys, including survey design, data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Analyze the competitiveness and effectiveness of existing programs and model alternative scenarios
• Document processes and develop compensation playbooks for reference and training
• Contribute to annual planning cycles, including salary budgets, merit reviews, incentive payouts, and long-term incentive planning
• Ensure HRIS systems (Workday, MarketPay, or other platforms) reflect updated compensation data and program changes
• Support policy development and operationalize compensation programs across the organization
• Maintain alignment with global compensation philosophy, ensuring consistency and compliance
• Lead or support large-scale compensation projects such as bonus payouts, merit planning, or job architecture initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–6 years of progressive experience in compensation, HR, or consulting
• 2+ years managing large compensation projects, including data analysis and implementation
• Familiarity with MarketPay (Payscale), Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, Korn Ferry surveys preferred
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) designation completed or in-progress is a plus
• Global compensation experience is desirable but not required
• Experience partnering with HR stakeholders including HRBPs, Directors, and Managers
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Enthusiastic about staying current with trends in compensation and HR technology

Featured Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)

Seniority level

Senior

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Manufacturing