Senior Compensation Analyst: Strategic Pay & Insights

Compass International Holdings

Madison (NJ)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Compass International Holdings is seeking a Senior Analyst, Compensation to provide strategic consultation and end-to-end analytical support across global compensation programs. You will blend base pay governance with incentive compensation administration while supporting market pricing, job architecture maintenance, and data-driven rewards modeling.

Collaborating with HR Business Partners, Finance, and leadership, you will translate complex compensation analytics into actionable insights to

Qualifications

4–6+ years of dedicated compensation experience combining base pay analysis and incentive/variable pay administration.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field preferred; CCP designation is a plus.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and HRIS/Payroll systems; ability to synthesize large data sets into executive-ready insights.
Deep understanding of total rewards principles, global compensation strategies, and labor regulations (FLSA, Equal Pay Act, state payday laws).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong project management capability in fast-paced environments, and a self-starter mindset.

Responsibilities

Base Pay & Job Architecture Governance- Evaluate, price, and level job roles; maintain enterprise job architecture and salary bands.
Support external benchmarking efforts, participate in salary surveys, and analyze market trends for competitive pay.
Conduct internal equity analyses and advise on offers, promotions, and retention.
Incentive & Variable Pay Administration- Draft documents, manage eligibility, calculate payouts, and consolidate files.
Audit payments for plan compliance, policy rules, guaranteed terms, and state payday laws prior to payroll.
Serve as primary contact for pay discrepancies, calculation inquiries, and manual check requests.
Annual Rewards Planning & Strategic Analytics- Lead merit, short-term incentives, and performance rewards planning.
Structure and present compensation datasets to inform leadership decisions.
Partner with Finance to model variable incentive metrics and evaluate program effectiveness.
Drive process improvements, reporting automation, and data analytics initiatives.