Senior Compensation Analyst — Data-Driven Pay Strategy

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Compensation Analyst to design and oversee compensation programs, evaluate job roles, and provide data-driven guidance to HR and leadership.

You will conduct market analyses, support wage planning, ensure compliance with regulations, and partner with Payroll and leadership to implement changes. The role requires five years in Total Rewards/Compensation, healthcare experience preferred, and a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation or HR Business Partner with at least three (3) dedicated years in Compensation.
• Two (2) years of experience in a hospital or healthcare-related environment is preferred.
• High school diploma/GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct benchmarking, market research, and statistical analyses to develop compensation recommendations that support competitive, cost-effective, and legally compliant pay practices.
• Consult with assigned client groups to provide guidance on compensation policies and programs, including evaluation of requests for changes and updates.
• Conduct job evaluations and reviews of job levels, assess requests for new job titles, and update job descriptions in partnership with HR and management.
• Manage and administer compensation projects and programs, including design, communication, implementation, and ongoing updates.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support the implementation of compensation best practices.
• Prepare complex costing analyses, ad hoc reports, and other compensation-related reporting.
• Monitor labor market trends and recommend updates to salary structures and pay practices to maintain market competitiveness.

Skills

Total Rewards

Compensation

HR Business Partner

Education

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

Job description

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Compensation Analyst to design and oversee compensation programs, evaluate job roles, and provide data-driven guidance to HR and leadership.

You will conduct market analyses, support wage planning, ensure compliance with regulations, and partner with Payroll and leadership to implement changes. The role requires five years in Total Rewards/Compensation, healthcare experience preferred, and a bachelor’s degree.