Senior Compensation Analyst

Johnson & Johnson Co.; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 94,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time 120 hrs/yr

Sick time 40 hrs/yr

Holiday pay 13 days/yr

Parental Leave 480 hrs/yr

Bereavement Leave 240 hrs

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in New Brunswick, NJ, is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to partner on the design, analysis, and delivery of global compensation programs. This role requires deep quantitative expertise, data-driven recommendations, and collaboration with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to inform hiring, retention, and compensation decisions.

The position emphasizes governance, process improvements, and responsible AI usage to strengthen market insights while maintaining data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in Compensation in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with HR systems, including Workday, Copilot, HRIS/reporting tools.
• Advanced quantitative and analytical skills with data analysis, modeling, and visualization.
• Ability to translate market data into actionable compensation solutions.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled productivity and analytical tools to enhance data analysis and decision making.

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, driving process and policy improvements.
• Provide guidance on global Compensation policies, including year-round and year-end administration.
• Perform job evaluations and prepare salary recommendations for senior leadership.
• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and HR Business Partners using analytics (Workday, WorkforceDNA, Excel) to inform hiring and retention decisions.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve research, reporting and presentation development while ensuring human review.
• Apply AI insights to compensation modeling, benchmarking, and workforce analytics.
• Ensure responsible use of AI and data privacy compliance.
• Participate in external meetings to benchmark best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

HR analytics

Communication

Problem solving

Influencing

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in HR / MBA HR

Tools

Workday

WorkforceDNA

Excel

Copilot

HRIS

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 potential risks or bias, and apply business judgment when developing compensation recommendations.
• Curiosity and adaptability in adopting emerging technologies, with the ability to integrate AI capabilities into Compensation processes while maintaining a strong focus on data governance and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive work forward with rigor and accuracy; applies structured problem-solving to support data-driven decision making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize insights, develop and present clear recommendations to a range of audiences, and effectively collaborate and influence across HR partners and senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, global, and matrixed environment with strong attention to detail, adaptability, and cultural awareness.
• Position will be located in New Brunswick, NJ and may require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Change Management, Coaching, Communication, Compensation and Benefits Policies and Procedures, Compensation and Benefits Trends, Compensation Management, Data Savvy, Employee Benefits, Employee Compensation and Benefits, Employee Rewards Programs, HR Strategic Management, Issue Escalation, Job Evaluations, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Salary Benchmarking, Talent Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$94,000.00 - $151,800.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

• Vacation -120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits