Senior Compensation Analyst: Growth, Equity & Analytics

Frontline Source Group - Nationwide Staffing & Executive Search

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

29 hours ago

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PTO 15 days

Community service days

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401(k) with match

Premium health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

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Job summary

Frontline Source Group - Nationwide Staffing & Executive Search in Dallas, TX seeks an experienced Senior Compensation Analyst to develop, administer, and enhance compensation programs that drive growth and employee engagement. This role partners with HR leadership and stakeholders to ensure competitive, compliant practices.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in compensation, strong analytical and Excel skills, and familiarity with Workday HCM, Payfactors, and Radford.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field required.
4 to 6 years of experience in compensation, total rewards, HR analytics, finance, or a 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.
Experience with Workday HCM, particularly compensation administration, reporting, and dashboards, preferred.
Familiarity with compensation benchmarking platforms such as Payfactors and Radford preferred.
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or progress toward certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct compensation market analyses, salary benchmarking, and internal equity assessments to ensure competitive and consistent pay practices.
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 compensation guidelines.
Participate in compensation surveys, including data collection, validation, submission, and analysis.
Support job evaluations, job classifications, salary structures, and job architecture initiatives.
Analyze compensation implications associated with mergers, acquisitions, organizational restructuring, and business integration activities.
Develop and maintain compensation reports, dashboards, and analytical tools to support leadership decision making.
Utilize Workday and other compensation systems to maintain data integrity, enhance reporting, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
Ensure compensation programs comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including wage and hour requirements and pay transparency considerations.
Assist with compensation audits, documentation, and compliance reporting.
Collaborate across departments to improve compensation processes and support organizational effectiveness initiatives.