Strategic Compensation Architect

Family Dollar; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Dollar in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an experienced Compensation Analyst to design, implement, and optimize compensation programs, partnering with HR, Finance, Legal, HRIS, and business leaders to support current needs and future growth.

This role blends strategic projects with day-to-day consulting, owning key programs such as salary structures, market pricing, and annual cycles, while leveraging Workday for analytics and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive compensation experience across broad-based programs.
• Experience supporting salary administration, market pricing, job evaluation, and annual compensation cycles.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience using Workday (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and improve compensation programs, including salary structures and incentive plans.
• Advise HR Partners and leaders on job evaluations, pricing, offers, promotions, and org changes.
• Lead annual compensation planning, including communications and post-cycle analysis.
• Coordinate equity grant administration and related decisions.
• Maintain policies, governance, and documentation for consistency.
• Conduct market pricing and pay equity analyses to guide decisions.
• Partner with HRIS/Workday on system enhancements and reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Workday (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Family Dollar in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an experienced Compensation Analyst to design, implement, and optimize compensation programs, partnering with HR, Finance, Legal, HRIS, and business leaders to support current needs and future growth.

This role blends strategic projects with day-to-day consulting, owning key programs such as salary structures, market pricing, and annual cycles, while leveraging Workday for analytics and reporting.