Senior Compensation Analyst - Data-Driven Pay (Hybrid)

Prudential Ins Co of America; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health benefits

401(k) match

Pension plan

Wellness program

Education benefits

Employee stock plan

Job summary

Prudential is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst in Newark, NJ with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office). You will partner with People Team and business leaders to deliver compensation insights, recommendations, and solutions that support talent and business strategies across a diverse organization.

You will conduct market pricing, job evaluations, and benchmarking using survey data and external intelligence, while shaping unemployment and equity strategies within Total Rewards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Data Science, Analytics, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience supporting compensation programs, market analysis, benchmarking, and survey participation highly desired.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Advanced Excel and data management capabilities; experience with automation, AI-enabled tools, predictive analytics, or modeling is a plus.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of data and communicate meaningful insights to a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to build relationships, collaborate across teams, and influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and intellectually curious with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience with Workday, CompAnalyst, or other compensation technology platforms is a plus.
• Experience supporting global or international compensation programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with People Business Leaders and business leaders to support data-driven compensation decisions related to hiring, promotions, internal mobility, and talent management.
• Develop thoughtful compensation recommendations and analyses that balance internal equity, market competitiveness, and business needs.
• Conduct market pricing, job evaluations, and benchmarking activities using survey data and external market intelligence.
• Evaluate the quality, relevance, and applicability of compensation survey data and market sources to support compensation decisions.
• Support the evolution and communication of Prudential's Compensation and Total Rewards philosophy, guiding principles, and programs.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of job architecture and the job catalog to support career pathing, talent planning, and market alignment.
• Provide compensation support and guidance for emerging, high-demand, and strategically critical roles.
• Deliver compensation analyses and insights that help address workforce, staffing, and talent-related challenges.
• Partner on compensation projects and annual processes, ensuring effective execution and continuous improvement.
• Translate complex compensation data into clear, actionable insights for leaders and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Project management

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Data Science, Analytics, or related field

Tools

Workday

CompAnalyst

Job description

Prudential is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst in Newark, NJ with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office). You will partner with People Team and business leaders to deliver compensation insights, recommendations, and solutions that support talent and business strategies across a diverse organization.

You will conduct market pricing, job evaluations, and benchmarking using survey data and external intelligence, while shaping unemployment and equity strategies within Total Rewards.