Senior Compensation Analyst

JD Power; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Power is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to join the Total Rewards team in shaping base pay, variable pay, and incentive programs across the global organization.

The role requires deep analytical expertise, hands-on Workday compensation experience, and collaboration with People & Culture Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Finance to ensure competitive and compliant programs. A market-led approach guides pay decisions and data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of compensation experience.
• Hands-on Workday experience for compensation configuration, reporting, and cycle administration.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including advanced Excel.
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and communicate insights clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of compensation principles, market pricing methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, consulting, and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, evaluation, and administration of base pay, variable pay, and incentive programs.
• Conduct compensation analyses and audit compensation elements for equity and market competitiveness.
• Lead annual compensation cycles in Workday (merit, bonus, promotion).
• Participate in compensation surveys (Mercer, WTW, Radford) and analyze results for pay positioning.
• Guide on offers, promotions, and off-cycle compensation decisions with P&C and Talent Acquisition.
• Analyze trends to support strategic workforce planning and policy updates.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Build compensation dashboards and reports in Workday for leadership decisions.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Description:

Position Summary The Senior Compensation Analyst plays a key role on the JD Power Total Rewards team supporting and coordinating with the design, analysis, and administration of compensation programs that attract, retain, and reward top talent. This role partners closely with People and Culture Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and managers to ensure JD Power’s compensation programs and practices are competitive, equitable, and aligned with organizational strategy. The ideal candidate brings deep analytical expertise, strong business acumen, and hands‑on experience with Workday compensation modules in a fast paced, self-directed environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support the design, evaluation, and administration of base pay, variable pay, and incentive programs across the global organization. Conduct and coordinate compensation analyses, including regular audit of compensation elements including incentive and commission plans, ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness. Help lead the planning for the annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, promotion) within Workday, ensuring accuracy, data integrity, and seamless execution. Participate in compensation surveys (e.g., Mercer, WTW, Radford); analyze results to inform pay positioning, salary ranges and compensation structure maintenance and updates. Partner with P&C Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to provide guidance on new hire offers, promotions, and off-cycle compensation decisions. Analyze compensation trends and provide insights to support strategic workforce planning. Monitor emerging trends and proactively share opportunities. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation regulations. Leverage Workday to build compensation dashboards, reports, and models to support leadership decision‑making and measure program effectiveness. Lead or support cross-functional compensation related projects such as pay transparency initiatives, policy harmonization, M&A, job leveling, and system enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of compensation experience, with increasing responsibility.
• Hands‑on Workday experience is required, including compensation configuration, reporting, and cycle administration.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including advanced Excel proficiency.
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and communicate insights clearly to non‑technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of compensation principles, market pricing methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, consulting, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or progress toward certification.
• Experience supporting large‑scale compensation cycles or enterprise‑level HR systems.
• Familiarity with pay transparency laws and compensation governance best practices.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, high‑growth, or matrixed environment.
• Experience with European countries preferred.

Core Competencies

Strategic thinking and problem‑solving. Data storytelling and executive‑ready communication. High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Collaborative mindset with strong customer service orientation.

This role has a target base salary range of $120,000–$140,000. We determine individual pay based on job‑related experience, demonstrated skills, internal equity, location, and market data.

Company Mission

Our mission in the market we serve is clear. To power every auto‑related decision through proprietary data, advanced analytics, deep industry expertise, and seamless workflows that connect insight to action.

Our Values

We POWER Our Customer's Success. We are Innovative, Collaborative and Grounded in Data. We Make Things Easy. We Get It Done. We Start with Trust & Prove it Everyday.

Equity & Diversity Statement

JD Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

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About JD Power Careers

Welcome to JD Power Careers! JD Power is a proven leader in business‑critical data and intelligence to drive auto‑related decisions with confidence and clarity. By leveraging unmatched proprietary data, advanced analytics and deep industry expertise, JD Power fuels original equipment manufacturers, retailers, lenders, insurers and partners to enhance their performance. Since 1968, JD Power delivered incisive guidance and intelligence about customer interactions with brands and products.

To learn more about the company, visit JDPower.com.