Senior Compensation Analyst - Data-Driven, Growth-Focused

dfwHR; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO first year + tenure-based

Community service days

Paid holidays incl. birthday

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance 80% premiums covered

Dental and vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

Company paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

EAP

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

dfwHR is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst in Dallas, TX to develop, administer, and enhance compensation programs that support growth and transformation. The role partners with HR leadership and business stakeholders to ensure competitive, equitable, and compliant pay practices.

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, compensation expertise, and hands-on analysis with market benchmarking, reporting, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• 4 to 6 years of experience in compensation, total rewards, HR analytics, finance, or closely related discipline.
• Strong understanding of compensation methodologies, market pricing, salary structures, incentive plans, and compensation administration.
• Experience conducting market benchmarking and internal equity analyses.
• Advanced analytical and Excel skills, including the ability to interpret complex data and develop meaningful recommendations.
• Strong communication and consultative skills with the ability to explain compensation concepts to business leaders and HR stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a growing, evolving organization.
• Experience with Workday HCM, particularly compensation administration, reporting, and dashboards, preferred.
• Familiarity with compensation benchmarking platforms such as Payfactors and Radford preferred.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, business integrations, or organizational transformation initiatives preferred.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or progress toward certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compensation market analyses, salary benchmarking, and internal equity assessments.
• Partner with HR business partners, Talent Acquisition, and leadership to evaluate compensation needs and provide recommendations.
• Support annual compensation cycles, including merit increases, promotions, salary adjustments, and incentive programs.
• Evaluate compensation requests and recommend appropriate salary ranges based on market data, internal equity, and established guidelines.
• Participate in compensation surveys, including data collection, validation, submission, and analysis.
• Support job evaluations, classifications, salary structures, and job architecture initiatives.
• Analyze compensation implications related to mergers, acquisitions, and organizational restructuring.
• Develop and maintain compensation reports, dashboards, and analytical tools for leadership decision making.
• Utilize Workday and other compensation systems to maintain data integrity, enhance reporting, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including wage and hour requirements and pay transparency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Strong communication

HR analytics

Market benchmarking

Consultative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Tools

Workday HCM

Payfactors

Radford

Job description

dfwHR is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst in Dallas, TX to develop, administer, and enhance compensation programs that support growth and transformation. The role partners with HR leadership and business stakeholders to ensure competitive, equitable, and compliant pay practices.

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, compensation expertise, and hands-on analysis with market benchmarking, reporting, and process improvement.