Senior Compensation & Analytics Specialist

PacificSource; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,296 - 111,004; Full time

Job summary

PacificSource is seeking a Senior Compensation Specialist to lead the design and administration of compensation programs. The role partners with the business to attract and retain talent, ensuring equitable pay and compliant practices across locations.

The position requires deep experience in compensation analysis, Job evaluations, and Workday/Payfactors proficiency, with a focus on policy interpretation and advisory support for management.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in Human Resources with compensation focus.
• Experience with job analysis/evaluation and wage grade design.
• Experience with compensation research and data analysis for compliance.
• Experience with benefit administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of direct compensation for salaried and hourly employees.
• Create consistent compensation guidelines aligned with philosophy and culture.
• Analyze job descriptions and wage grade classifications.
• Advise on pay decisions, policy interpretation, and job evaluation.
• Participate in salary surveys and maintain salary survey database.
• Ensure compensation practices comply with federal, state and local laws.
• Assist HR team and partners with compensation-related issues.
• Serve as a resource for hiring managers’ questions on compensation.

Skills

Salary analysis

Compensation programs

Job evaluations

Workday

Payfactors

Data analysis

HR knowledge

Policy interpretation

Education

BS/BA in Economics/Finance/Business/HRM

Tools

Workday HRIS

Payfactors

Job description

PacificSource is seeking a Senior Compensation Specialist to lead the design and administration of compensation programs. The role partners with the business to attract and retain talent, ensuring equitable pay and compliant practices across locations.

The position requires deep experience in compensation analysis, Job evaluations, and Workday/Payfactors proficiency, with a focus on policy interpretation and advisory support for management.