Senior Compensation Analyst

Frazer Jones (US); Town of York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Frazer Jones (US) is seeking a data-focused compensation professional to design and deliver compensation programs within a complex organization. This role blends analytics, program execution, and advisory support to ensure pay practices stay competitive, consistent, and well-governed.

Responsibilities include coordinating salary reviews, bonus planning, benchmarking, and pay equity studies, while refining pay structures and ensuring regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with compensation data, programs, and analysis in a structured environment.
• Strong analytical capability with advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Familiarity with HR systems and data management tools (any major platform).
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage sensitive information.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate data into clear recommendations.
• Independent thinker with sound judgment and prioritization skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute core compensation cycles, including salary reviews, bonus planning, and adjustments.
• Analyze internal and external data to guide pay decisions and maintain competitive positioning.
• Conduct benchmarking studies, manage survey data, and assess pay equity across the organization.
• Assist in building and refining pay frameworks, including salary structures and incentive programs.
• Evaluate roles for leveling, classification, and exemption status in partnership with HR.
• Maintain and validate compensation data within HR systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Monitor trends, metrics, and workforce data to inform compensation strategy.
• Provide insight and recommendations on new hires, promotions, and off-cycle adjustments.
• Support budgeting and cost analysis related to compensation decisions.
• Contribute to process improvements and new reward initiatives.
• Deliver guidance and training to stakeholders on compensation practices and policies.
• Ensure alignment with applicable compensation regulations and internal standards.

Skills

Compensation data analysis

Advanced spreadsheets

HR systems data management

Attention to detail

Data-driven storytelling

Prioritization & time management

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Overview

A data-focused role supporting the design and delivery of compensation programs within a complex organization. This position combines analytics, program execution, and advisory support to ensure pay practices remain competitive, consistent, and well-governed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and execute core compensation cycles, including salary reviews, bonus planning, and adjustments
• Analyze internal and external data to guide pay decisions and maintain competitive positioning
• Conduct benchmarking studies, manage survey data, and assess pay equity across the organization
• Assist in building and refining pay frameworks, including salary structures and incentive programs
• Evaluate roles for leveling, classification, and exemption status in partnership with HR
• Maintain and validate compensation data within HR systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Monitor trends, metrics, and workforce data to inform compensation strategy
• Provide insight and recommendations on new hires, promotions, and off-cycle adjustments
• Support budgeting and cost analysis related to compensation decisions
• Contribute to process improvements and new reward initiatives
• Deliver guidance and training to stakeholders on compensation practices and policies
• Ensure alignment with applicable compensation regulations and internal standards

Profile

• Experience working with compensation data, programs, and analysis in a structured environment
• Strong analytical capability with advanced spreadsheet skills
• Familiarity with HR systems and data management tools (any major platform)
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage sensitive information
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate data into clear recommendations
• Independent thinker with sound judgment and prioritization skills
• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting

Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy.