Senior Compensation Analyst (Remote)

Carex Consulting Group; Scottsdale (AZ); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carex Consulting Group is partnering with a healthcare industry partner to identify a Senior Analyst, Compensation who will support market-competitive compensation designs, analyses, and administration. You will transform market data into actionable insights for equity and regulatory compliance.

In this remote US role, you will collaborate with HR, Finance, and Payroll to ensure accurate incentive payouts, salary structures, and annual planning, while maintaining governance and data integrity in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance or related field.
• 3–5 years of compensation experience.
• Experience with multi-state workforce and healthcare preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.
• Knowledge of FLSA and state wage laws.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market pricing and salary benchmarking analyses.
• Develop and maintain salary structures and pay grades.
• Evaluate compensation actions for equity and compliance.
• Administer incentive programs including payout calculations.
• Provide consultative guidance on compensation practices.
• Support annual compensation planning and budgeting.
• Maintain job catalogs and job descriptions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Salary surveys

Job evaluation frameworks

Job description

Carex is partnering with a Healthcare industry partner to identify a Senior Analyst, Compensation who will support the design, analysis, and administration of market-competitive and equitable compensation programs. This role plays a key part in enabling fair, data-driven compensation decisions through market research, financial modeling, job evaluations, salary structure management, and incentive plan administration.

The Senior Analyst, Compensation will serve as a trusted advisor to HR stakeholders, providing strategic insights and recommendations that support compensation decisions, internal equity, regulatory compliance, and organizational objectives. This individual will collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Payroll teams to ensure compensation programs are effectively administered and aligned with business needs. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, deep knowledge of compensation practices, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations.

Duration: Contract or Contract-to-Hire

Location: Remote

What You'll Do

• Conduct market pricing and competitive compensation analyses, including participation in third-party salary surveys, job benchmarking, and evaluation of external market positioning.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze salary structures and pay grades to ensure alignment with market trends, internal equity, and compensation strategy.
• Evaluate proposed compensation actions, including new hires, promotions, and salary adjustments, to ensure consistency with established guidelines, internal equity standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Administer incentive compensation programs, including eligibility tracking, payout calculations, proration methodologies, and quarterly incentive cycles.
• Collaborate with Finance, Payroll, and HR stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely incentive payouts while maintaining appropriate governance and compliance controls.
• Analyze incentive plan performance, identify trends and potential risks, and recommend improvements that align with organizational objectives.
• Serve as a compensation subject matter resource to HR partners, providing consultative guidance on compensation practices, market data, and internal pay strategies.
• Support annual compensation planning processes, including merit increases, incentive programs, and market-based salary adjustments.
• Partner with compensation and HR teams to ensure accurate implementation and ongoing administration of compensation programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct job evaluations, position leveling, and FLSA classification assessments within established job architecture frameworks.
• Maintain job catalogs, job descriptions, and salary structures to promote consistency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop compensation reports, models, and analyses to support business decisions and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Monitor evolving compensation regulations and market trends to ensure programs remain competitive, equitable, and compliant with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to compensation analysts and specialists, supporting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in compensation analysis, compensation administration, or a related analytical role.
• Experience supporting compensation programs for a geographically dispersed or multi-state workforce preferred.
• Strong understanding of compensation principles, including market pricing, salary benchmarking, job evaluation, pay structures, and internal equity analysis.
• Experience administering incentive compensation plans, including eligibility management, payout calculations, proration methodologies, documentation, and governance controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data modeling, and quantitative analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex compensation data and develop clear, actionable recommendations.
• In-depth knowledge of federal compensation regulations and familiarity with multi-state wage and hour laws, including FLSA requirements.
• Experience working in healthcare, behavioral health, or hospital systems preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively consult with HR partners and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential compensation information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with HR, Finance, Payroll, and other business partners.
• Commitment to maintaining equitable, competitive, and compliant compensation practices.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Carex Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.