Strategic Compensation Analyst

uhaul; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U-Haul in Phoenix is seeking a Compensation Analyst to lead the wage and salary program development, administration, and governance. You will help ensure internal equity, market competitiveness, and legal compliance while supporting a positive Team Member experience.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven decision making to attract and retain talent across a multi-state footprint.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience related to compensation administration, development of wage and salary programs, and/or related HR practices.
• Experience conducting market pricing, job evaluations, and compensation analyses.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, provincial, and local employment requirements affecting compensation administration.
• Experience using HRIS platforms, preferably Workday, to administer compensation programs and reporting.
• Experience using Payscale, or similar software, for market analyses, benchmarking, and job description management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, exercise sound judgment, and navigate complex compensation situations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, administer, and continuously improve the Company's wage and salary programs, policies, and procedures to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Ensure compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations as they relate to wage deductions, payment of wages on termination, child labor, etc.
• Support Team Member inquiries as it relates to Compensation practices.
• Develop, review, and maintain job descriptions to support compensation decisions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and provincial mandates as it relates to compensation matters.
• Partner with management, HR, Legal, and government agencies as needed to investigate and resolve wage and hour complaints.
• Monitor pay related benefits such as vacation, holiday, sick leave, incentive compensation and bonus programs, etc.
• Interpret and explain policies as requested by current and/or former Team Members or authorized outside agencies.
• Use Workday and other technology to administer compensation related programs.
• Develop reports and dashboards to help understand compensation trends and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrate the HR Department's leadership principles through accountability, unity of direction, and a SUP (Supportive, Upbeat, and Positive) approach.

Skills

HR experience

Compensation administration

Market pricing

Job evaluations

Workday

Payscale

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

CCP certification

Tools

Workday

Payscale

Job description

U-Haul in Phoenix is seeking a Compensation Analyst to lead the wage and salary program development, administration, and governance. You will help ensure internal equity, market competitiveness, and legal compliance while supporting a positive Team Member experience.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven decision making to attract and retain talent across a multi-state footprint.