Senior Compensation Analyst

Johnson Johnson; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in New Brunswick, NJ seeks a Senior Compensation Analyst to partner with HR and Talent Acquisition, designing and delivering global compensation programs. You will translate market insights into actionable recommendations, supporting hiring, retention, and workforce decisions in a complex, matrixed environment.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, benchmarking, job evaluation, governance, and the responsible use of AI tools to enhance research, reporting, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (Master's in HR, MBA in HR or related) preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in Compensation in a complex environment.
• Strong understanding of compensation practices, market benchmarking, laws/regulations.
• Advanced quantitative and analytical skills with data modeling and visualization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems (Workday, HRIS, reporting).
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-enabled productivity and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, strategy, communication, and implementation of global Compensation programs.
• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and data analysis to develop competitive, equitable compensation solutions.
• Contribute to governance and projects, identifying process and policy improvements.
• Provide guidance on global Compensation policies, procedures, and processes.
• Perform job evaluations and prepare salary recommendations for senior leadership.
• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and HR Business Partners, leveraging analytics to inform decisions.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability of research, reporting, and presentation.
• Ensure responsible AI use per company policies and data privacy requirements.
• Participate in external meetings to gather best practices and benchmark data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Excel proficiency

AI tooling literacy

Communication with leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's/MBA in HR or related

Tools

Workday

WorkforceDNA

Copilot

ServiceNow

HRIS / reporting tools

Excel

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Human Resources

Job Sub Function:

Total Rewards

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Compensation Analyst located in New Brunswick, NJ.

Purpose :

The Senior Compensation Analyst serves as a strategic partner and internal consultant, supporting the design, analysis, and delivery of global Compensation programs aligned to business objectives. This role combines strong analytical capability with practical execution to develop data-driven compensation solutions that enhance the organization's ability to attract, retain, and motivate talent. Operating in a complex, matrixed environment, the Senior Compensation Analyst partners closely with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition, taking a consultative and relationship-driven approach to connect market insights with business needs. The role translates data into clear, actionable recommendations that support hiring, retention, and workforce decisions, while contributing to program governance, process improvement, and compensation projects. This position is ideal for a high-performing analyst who brings deep quantitative expertise, builds credibility through evidence-based recommendations, and influences through insights and strong partnerships across both the strategic and operational aspects of Compensation.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design, strategy, communication, and implementation of global Compensation programs aligned to business objectives.
• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and data analysis to develop competitive, equitable compensation solutions.
• Contribute to Compensation governance and projects, identifying and implementing continuous process and policy enhancements.
• Provide guidance and interpretation on global Compensation policies, procedures, and processes (including year-round and year-end compensation administration).
• Perform job evaluations and prepare salary recommendations for senior leadership roles; serve as Subject Matter Expert, ensuring compliance, reporting, and data integrity.
• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and HR Business Partners, leveraging analytics (Workday, WorkforceDNA, Excel) to inform hiring, retention, and talent decisions (e.g., compensation reviews, retention solutions, cost modeling, net-to-net analyses).
• Leverage approved AI-enabled tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot and enterprise analytics platforms) to improve the efficiency, quality, and scalability of compensation research, market analysis, reporting, and presentation development while maintaining appropriate human review and judgment.
• Apply AI-assisted insights to support compensation modeling, benchmarking, job evaluation, workforce analytics, and business case development, translating complex data into actionable recommendations for HR and business leaders.
• Ensure responsible use of AI by adhering to company policies, data privacy requirements, and ethical standards when analyzing employee, compensation, and organizational data.
• Participate in external meetings or consortiums as appropriate to gather best practices and benchmark data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (Master's in HR, MBA in HR or related) preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in Compensation with strong working knowledge of HR programs in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Solid understanding of compensation practices, market benchmarking, and applicable laws/regulations, with the ability to translate market data into actionable compensation solutions.
• Advanced quantitative and analytical skills, including experience with data analysis, modeling, and visualization.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of software products and familiarity with HR systems, (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow, Copilot, HRIS/reporting tools).
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-enabled productivity and analytical tools to enhance data analysis, research, reporting, and decision-making processes.
• Ability to evaluate AI-generated outputs, validate data accuracy, identify po