Strategic Compensation Analyst: Pay Architecture & Insights

AV; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AV is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to design, analyze, and execute market-competitive, equitable compensation programs. This role will serve as an expert and advisor—guiding data-driven decisions, shaping pay frameworks, and partnering across the organization to align pay practices with business goals and market realities.

The incumbent will help develop new compensation policies, lead annual planning, conduct market benchmarking, ensure compliance with pay equity and regulations, and

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in HR, Business, Finance or related field; MBA/MS preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on compensation experience required.
• CCP certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain salary structures, job leveling, and internal pay frameworks.
• Lead annual compensation planning for assigned business group.
• Advise on base pay, bonuses, and long-term incentives balancing equity and market competitiveness.
• Conduct market benchmarking and internal pay equity reviews.
• Ensure compliance with pay equity laws, transparency regulations, and governance.
• Collaborate with HR, TA, and leadership to guide compensation decisions.
• Translate data into actionable recommendations for stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Workday

Data analytics

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

MBA or MS preferred

Tools

Workday

Excel

Power BI

Job description

AV is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to design, analyze, and execute market-competitive, equitable compensation programs. This role will serve as an expert and advisor—guiding data-driven decisions, shaping pay frameworks, and partnering across the organization to align pay practices with business goals and market realities.

The incumbent will help develop new compensation policies, lead annual planning, conduct market benchmarking, ensure compliance with pay equity and regulations, and