Sr Analyst Compensation - Madison, NJ/NYC

Compass International Holdings; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Base pay analysis

Incentive compensation

Market pricing

Job architecture

Data analytics

Excel/Google Sheets

HRIS/Payroll systems

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance

CCP designation (nice to have)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS/Payroll systems

Job description

The Senior Analyst, Compensation delivers strategic consultation and end-to-end analytical support across global compensation programs. Merging base pay governance with incentive compensation administration, this role supports market pricing, job architecture maintenance, variable pay execution, and data-driven rewards modeling. Working closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, and leadership, you will translate complex compensation analytics into actionable insights that drive business strategy, maintain market competitiveness, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Base Pay & Job Architecture Governance- Evaluate, price, and level job roles across multiple business units; maintain enterprise Job Architecture and salary band structures.
• Support external benchmarking efforts, participate in salary surveys, and analyze market trends to ensure competitive pay positioning.
• Conduct internal equity analyses and consult with HR Business Partners and business leaders on offer recommendations, promotions, and retention packages.
• Incentive Compensation & Variable Pay Administration- Administer incentive pay processes, including document drafting, eligibility management, payout calculations, and file consolidation.
• Audit payments for plan compliance, policy rules, guaranteed terms, and state payday laws prior to payroll submission.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and first escalation level for pay discrepancies, calculation inquiries, and manual check requests.
• Annual Rewards Planning & Strategic Analytics- Play a core role in the annual compensation planning cycle (merit, short-term incentives, and performance rewards).
• Structure, analyze, and present complex compensation datasets to help leadership make informed pay decisions.
• Partner with Finance to model variable incentive metrics and evaluate program effectiveness across diverse business lines.
• Drive process improvements, compensation reporting automation, and data analytics initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

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