Sr. Compensation Analyst

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank is looking for a Sr. Compensation Analyst based in Columbia, SC, to design, analyze, and maintain compensation programs. As part of a team, this role ensures market competitiveness through effective processes and data-driven decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 4–6 years of experience in compensation or a related field, with knowledge in compensation principles and HRIS systems. This hybrid position calls for strong analytical skills and business acumen to effectively partner with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in compensation or related field required.
• CCP or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of compensation principles, market pricing, job evaluation, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and administer compensation programs, including salary structures and incentive plans.
• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking to ensure competitive pay practices.
• Advise leaders on pay decisions related to new hires, promotions, and internal equity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field

Tools

HRIS and data analysis tools

Job description

Sr. Compensation Analyst – Columbia, SC (Hybrid)

The Sr. Compensation Analyst role is part of a team responsible for designing, analyzing, and maintaining compensation programs that support organizational objectives and ensure market competitiveness. This position provides strategic insights, partners with stakeholders, and ensures regulatory compliance while enabling efficient processes and data-driven decision-making.

What You’ll Do

• Design and administer compensation programs, including salary structures, incentive plans, and job evaluations
• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking to ensure competitive, equitable pay practices.
• Support annual compensation processes (merit increases, bonuses, salary planning)
• Ensure compliance with compensation regulations and internal policies.
• Partner with HRIS and cross‑functional teams to maintain and enhance compensation systems
• Advise leaders on pay decisions (new hires, promotions, internal equity)
• Analyze compensation data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support workforce planning, organizational design, and compensation‑related training
• Manage position control, headcount tracking, and alignment with budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor budget compliance and deliver reporting/analytics on compensation and position management.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field required
• 4–6 years of experience in compensation or related field required
• CCP or SHRM-CP certification preferred
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret data and provide insights
• In-depth knowledge of compensation principles, market pricing, job evaluation, and compliance
• Proficiency in HRIS and data analysis tools; ability to adapt to new technologies
• Strong business acumen, communication, project management, and collaboration skills