Senior Compensation Analyst - Data-Driven Pay & Equity

Grant Thornton

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 88,000 - 115,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Compensation Senior Associate to join our team. The role focuses on designing, administering, and evaluating compensation programs through data-driven analysis and market insights.

You will partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to provide recommendations and ensure pay practices are competitive and equitable. This position emphasizes collaboration across a matrixed organization, with in-depth Excel and HRIS experience, supporting annual

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
3–5 years in compensation, total rewards, or related analytics.
Strong analytical and data visualization skills.
Advanced Excel and HRIS/compensation tooling experience.
Knowledge of pay principles, market pricing, and pay equity.

Responsibilities

Conduct compensation analyses to evaluate market competitiveness and internal equity.
Perform market pricing and benchmark positions using survey data.
Lead/manage the survey submission process with third-party surveys.
Develop reports, dashboards, and analytics to support decisions and leadership reporting.
Support pay equity analyses and identify opportunities to improve outcomes.
Administer compensation programs including base pay, incentive plans, and job evaluations.
Support annual merit, bonus, and incentive planning with budgeting and reporting.
Partner with HR and leaders to provide compensation guidance.