Sr Compensation Analyst

Baylor Genetics; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Genetics in Houston, TX seeks a Sr. Compensation Analyst to design, administer, and improve compensation programs. You will partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, and business leaders to deliver accurate analyses and ensure data integrity.

Responsibilities include market pricing, job evaluation, merit and incentive coordination, and budget support. The role emphasizes compliance, confidentiality, and clear communication across audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, analytics, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in compensation analysis or related field.
• Experience with market pricing, salary benchmarking, job evaluation, and data analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data validation.
• Ability to clearly communicate analytical findings to varied audiences.
• CCP certification or progress toward certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market pricing and salary benchmarking to support competitive and internally consistent compensation decisions.
• Perform job evaluations and provide analytical support for job architecture, leveling, salary structures, and pay recommendations.
• Analyze compensation and workforce data to identify trends, validate data quality, and prepare actionable reporting for HR and leadership.
• Coordinate annual merit and incentive program administration, including data preparation, validation, tracking, and reporting.
• Support compensation budgeting and planning through accurate modeling, analysis, and partnership with Finance and HR leaders.
• Maintain compensation data, documentation, and process controls to support accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to resolve compensation questions and support sound pay decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support team and organizational objectives.

Skills

Market pricing

Salary benchmarking

Job evaluation

Compensation data analysis

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Analytics

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification or progress toward

Tools

HRIS

Compensation systems

Job description

Headquarters
Baylor Genetics
Houston, TX 77021, USA

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Compensation Analyst supports the design, administration, and continuous improvement of Baylor Genetics' compensation programs through market analysis, job evaluation, program administration, and reporting. This role partners with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and business leaders to provide accurate analysis, maintain compensation data integrity, and support consistent pay decisions. Responsibilities may evolve as organizational needs change.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct market pricing and salary benchmarking to support competitive and internally consistent compensation decisions.

Perform job evaluations and provide analytical support for job architecture, leveling, salary structures, and pay recommendations.

Analyze compensation and workforce data to identify trends, validate data quality, and prepare actionable reporting for HR and leadership.

Coordinate annual merit and incentive program administration, including data preparation, validation, tracking, and reporting.

Support compensation budgeting and planning through accurate modeling, analysis, and partnership with Finance and HR leaders.

Maintain compensation data, documentation, and process controls to support accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness.

Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to resolve compensation questions and support sound pay decisions.

Perform other duties as assigned to support team and organizational objectives.

Comply with all company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Analytics, or a related field.

At least 5 years of experience in compensation analysis, total rewards, HR analytics, or a related field.

Experience with market pricing, salary benchmarking, job evaluation, and compensation data analysis.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data validation.

Ability to maintain sensitive information and communicate analytical findings clearly to varied audiences.

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred:

Experience supporting annual merit or incentive compensation cycles.

Experience with HRIS or compensation systems and compensation survey data.

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification or progress toward certification.

COMPETENCIES

Compensation analysis and market pricing

Advanced Excel and data accuracy

Clear business communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Judgment and confidentiality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to remain in a stationary position and communicate effectively for extended periods.

Occasional travel may be required.

EEO STATEMENT

Baylor Genetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact our Human Resources team.

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