Compensation Analyst (Remote from US)
About the position This role provides an exciting opportunity to shape, maintain, and optimize compensation programs across a growing organization. The Compensation Analyst will work closely with HR leadership and business partners to ensure fair, competitive, and market-aligned pay practices. You will lead job evaluations, salary benchmarking, and incentive plan administration while analyzing compensation trends and internal equity. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. By supporting total rewards strategy and compensation planning, you will help drive employee engagement, retention, and alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment and can balance technical precision with strategic thinking. Responsibilities • Partner with HR leadership on job evaluations, pay leveling, and overall compensation planning. • Lead and support annual compensation cycles, including merit increases, promotions, and other pay programs, ensuring alignment with budgets and organizational objectives. • Conduct market pricing reviews and maintain competitive salary structures for the relevant labor market. • Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on pay decisions, job leveling, and internal equity matters. • Design, maintain, and enhance job architecture, salary structures, and leveling frameworks, including evaluating new roles, analyzing salary survey data, recommending pay ranges, and ensuring consistency across departments. • Develop, implement, and manage bonus and incentive plans aligned with company or project performance. • Analyze compensation trends, pay equity, and compression risks; provide recommendations and decision support. • Support organizational change initiatives by providing data-driven insights and communications related to compensation. • Monitor federal and state compensation regulations to ensure compliance with pay transparency, wage, and classification requirements. • Lead or participate in special compensation projects and continuous process improvements. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. • 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards, or related HR functions. • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in interpreting, modeling, and presenting complex compensation data. • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, data modeling, and database management. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to business leaders and stakeholders. • Experience managing multiple priorities and sensitive compensation matters with professionalism. • Familiarity with compensation planning tools and market pricing platforms (e.g., AON, CompAnalyst, ERI). • Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (e.g., UltiPro/UKG, Vista/Viewpoint) and knowledge of prevailing wage and Davis Bacon projects. Nice-to-haves • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or equivalent certification • Valid Texas Driver’s License Benefits • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives. • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility to work from home one day per week. • Paid time off, including holidays and leave options. • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage. • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions. • Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs. • Opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven HR and compensation team. Apply tot his job