Senior Compensation Analyst: Strategic Pay & Analytics

Grand River Dam Authority; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand River Dam Authority in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Compensation Analyst Senior to design, implement, and manage competitive compensation programs. The role focuses on analyzing compensation data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing strategic recommendations to align pay practices with organizational goals.

The candidate should have deep compensation knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex projects with limited supervision, partnering with HR leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in compensation analysis or HR roles with a focus on compensation.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws related to compensation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, maintain and develop competitive compensation structures, including pay grades, ranges and career leveling.
• Lead the annual salary review process, including budgeting, analysis, and communication.
• Partner with HR leadership to align compensation programs with business objectives.
• Monitor trends and best practices in compensation to ensure competitive positioning.
• Conduct job evaluations to determine appropriate pay levels and classifications.
• Perform benchmarking studies and salary surveys to maintain market competitiveness.
• Analyze internal pay equity and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Ensure compensation practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., FLSA, EEO).
• Prepare and submit required compliance reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Excel

Workday

SAP

Job description

Grand River Dam Authority in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Compensation Analyst Senior to design, implement, and manage competitive compensation programs. The role focuses on analyzing compensation data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing strategic recommendations to align pay practices with organizational goals.

The candidate should have deep compensation knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex projects with limited supervision, partnering with HR leadership