Senior Manager, Compensation Analytics

Quest Oracle Community; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CTA is seeking a Compensation Program Manager to lead the development and administration of salary classification and compensation programs. The role ensures legal compliance, conducts audits, analyzes market survey data, and advises on plan revisions to balance cost and competitiveness.

The position also oversees external survey processes, educates supervisors on compensation practices, and maintains accurate job descriptions and salary scales while delivering insightful management reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• PHR, CCP, and/or CBP certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and evaluates compensation programs aligned with Authority goals.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws in compensation programs.
• Performs audits and analyzes survey data to guide policy revisions.
• Manages external compensation survey data submission and analysis.
• Educates supervisors/managers on compensation practices and resolution strategies.
• Maintains and updates detailed job descriptions, classifications, and salary scales.
• Develops interactive reports and tools to analyze compensation data.
• Reports trends and opportunities to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

HR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

PHR/ CCP/ CBP certifications preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CTA is seeking a Compensation Program Manager to lead the development and administration of salary classification and compensation programs. The role ensures legal compliance, conducts audits, analyzes market survey data, and advises on plan revisions to balance cost and competitiveness.

The position also oversees external survey processes, educates supervisors on compensation practices, and maintains accurate job descriptions and salary scales while delivering insightful management reports.