Strategic Compensation Analyst

ATR International; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ATR International seeks a detail-oriented Compensation Specialist / HR Analyst in San Diego, CA for a full-time contract role. You will support base pay, incentive plans, and salary structures, collaborating with HR partners to drive competitive pay strategies across the organization.

You will perform market benchmarking, analyze survey data, and assist with annual review cycles while ensuring compliance with pay equity trends and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 2+ years in Compensation, HR, Finance, or related field.
• Associate’s degree + 4+ years in Compensation, HR, Finance, or related field.
• High School Diploma / GED + 6+ years of relevant experience. Master’s = 1 year, Doctorate = 2 years substituted.

Responsibilities

• Apply principles to administer base pay, incentive plans, and salary structure adjustments.
• Assist with guideline testing, budget review, and pay analyses during annual reviews.
• Gather and analyze compensation data using industry surveys to support pay decisions.
• Work with Talent Acquisition and HR Partners to build competitive compensation packages.
• Respond to compensation inquiries from employees and managers; document decisions and workflows.
• Stay informed on pay equity trends, compensation laws, and compliance standards.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Compensation benchmarking

Salary surveys

Inquiry management

Advanced communication

Workday

ServiceNow

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Radford

Mercer

Aon-Hewitt

Job description

ATR International seeks a detail-oriented Compensation Specialist / HR Analyst in San Diego, CA for a full-time contract role. You will support base pay, incentive plans, and salary structures, collaborating with HR partners to drive competitive pay strategies across the organization.

You will perform market benchmarking, analyze survey data, and assist with annual review cycles while ensuring compliance with pay equity trends and regulations.