Senior Compensation Analyst — Strategy, Pay Equity

AeroVironment; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 93,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to design, analyze, and execute market-competitive compensation programs. You will partner with HR and leadership to ensure pay practices reflect business goals and market realities.

You will lead salary structures, job leveling, benchmarking, and governance, while driving compliance with FLSA and pay equity laws. The role requires at least 5 years of experience and advanced data analytics, with strong Excel, Power

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in HR, Business, Finance or a related field.
• Advanced degree, MBA or MS is preferred.
• CCP Certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on compensation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust salary structures, job levelling, and internal pay frameworks.
• Assist with design and implement policies for base pay, bonuses, long-term incentives, and promotions that balance equity, compliance, and market competitiveness.
• Lead the annual compensation planning cycle for assigned business group.
• Serve as an advisor for compensation-related decisions that impact hiring, retention, and workforce planning.
• Conduct in-depth market benchmarking and compensation surveys to ensure market competitiveness.
• Lead internal pay equity reviews, identifying gaps and recommending actionable solutions.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging compensation practices.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on labor market data and business needs.
• Ensure all compensation programs align with legal requirements (FLSA, pay equity laws, transparency regulations, etc.).
• Maintain clear, well-documented compensation policies and governance frameworks.
• Support internal audits, regulatory reporting, and compensation reviews.
• Lead on pay equity and transparency.
• Lead job levelling processes for assigned business group.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Leadership to guide compensation decisions.
• Translate complex data into compelling stories and actionable recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Data analytics

Cross-functional influence

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or MS preferred

CCP Certification preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Workday

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to design, analyze, and execute market-competitive compensation programs. You will partner with HR and leadership to ensure pay practices reflect business goals and market realities.

You will lead salary structures, job leveling, benchmarking, and governance, while driving compliance with FLSA and pay equity laws. The role requires at least 5 years of experience and advanced data analytics, with strong Excel, Power