Senior Compensation Strategist (Remote)

Green Key Resources; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Key Resources, a premier staffing partner, seeks an experienced Compensation professional to serve as a strategic advisor across a multi-state workforce and partner with business leaders on total rewards programs.

The role involves leading annual compensation programs, analyzing market data, and ensuring compliance with pay regulations while driving equity and competitiveness across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive compensation experience within a corporate environment.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; certification is a plus.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and provide consultative guidance to leaders.
• Experience interpreting market data and translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, including compensation modeling.

Responsibilities

• Advise HR and leaders on compensation strategy, pay structures, and leveling.
• Lead annual compensation programs: merit, incentives, promotions, and salary adjustments.
• Perform market analyses and benchmark positions using survey data.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance and HR on workforce planning and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/local compensation regulations and pay transparency.
• Manage relationships with external compensation consultants and survey vendors.
• Assess tools and data sources to support reward strategy and reporting.
• Partner with IT/HRIS to automate processes and improve reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Compensation modeling

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance/Economics

Professional compensation certification (preferred)

Tools

HRIS systems

Compensation software

Survey tools

Job description

Green Key Resources, a premier staffing partner, seeks an experienced Compensation professional to serve as a strategic advisor across a multi-state workforce and partner with business leaders on total rewards programs.

The role involves leading annual compensation programs, analyzing market data, and ensuring compliance with pay regulations while driving equity and competitiveness across the organization.