Senior Compensation Analyst - Market & Pay Equity

Grant Thornton; Edison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Compensation Senior Associate to design, administer, and evaluate compensation programs using data-driven insights. You will partner with HRBPs and business leaders to benchmark market data, support annual planning, and ensure pay practices are competitive and equitable.

The role emphasizes analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and using Excel and HRIS tools to produce clear leadership reports and scalable compensation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in compensation or related analytics.
• Strong Excel and data visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compensation analyses to evaluate market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Lead market pricing using survey data and external labor market information.
• Lead/manage the survey submission process and results analysis.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and analytics to support decision-making.
• Support pay equity analyses and compensation planning processes.
• Administer base pay, incentive plans, salary structures, and job evaluations.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to provide compensation guidance.
• Ensure reimbursement practices comply with policies and regulations.
• Participate in projects like job architecture and market studies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data visualization

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Excel

HRIS

Reporting tools

Job description

Grant Thornton is seeking a Compensation Senior Associate to design, administer, and evaluate compensation programs using data-driven insights. You will partner with HRBPs and business leaders to benchmark market data, support annual planning, and ensure pay practices are competitive and equitable.

The role emphasizes analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and using Excel and HRIS tools to produce clear leadership reports and scalable compensation solutions.