Sr. Analyst, Compensation (Corporate)

Responsible for providing analytical expertise and consultative support in the administration and continuous improvement of compensation programs, policies, and processes that attract and retain talent while maintaining market competitiveness, internal equity, and fiscal responsibility. Conducts job evaluations, market pricing, compensation analyses, cost modeling, and reporting to support sound pay decisions and compensation planning activities. Partners with HR Business Partners and business leaders to provide compensation guidance, develop recommendations, and deliver data-driven insights that support business objectives and ensure consistent application of compensation programs, practices, and compensation philosophy. 

Essential Functions:

• Support and coordinate the administration of annual and cyclical compensation programs, including salary, bonus, and equity processes. Develop analyses, tools, communications, and educational materials that help leaders and employees understand compensation programs, policies, and practices. Contribute to the enhancement of compensation processes, workflows, and administration practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.

• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to evaluate positions, review job descriptions, assess organizational levels, and develop compensation recommendations. Provide guidance on compensation programs, policies, and pay practices while ensuring consistent application of the organization's compensation philosophy and salary administration guidelines.

• Conduct market pricing and compensation analyses to evaluate the competitiveness of pay programs and support compensation recommendations. Develop and maintain salary ranges, pay grades, and compensation structures. Analyze market survey data and internal workforce information to assess pay positioning, identify trends, and support equitable and market-competitive compensation decisions.

• Develop and maintain compensation metrics, reports, dashboards, and analytical tools to support informed decision-making. Conduct compensation cost analyses, financial modeling, and workforce analyses to evaluate program effectiveness, assess business impacts, and support compensation planning activities. Assist in developing scalable reporting and analytical solutions that improve access to compensation data and insights.

• Contribute to the administration, enhancement, and documentation of compensation programs, processes, and systems. Support the development and maintenance of salary structures, compensation workflows, variable pay processes, and related tools that improve consistency, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.

• Research compensation trends, market developments, and emerging best practices to identify opportunities for process improvement and program enhancements. Participate in compensation surveys and support the evaluation of external data sources, tools, and methodologies used in compensation analysis.

• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local compensation-related regulations and requirements. Assist with pay equity analyses, audit activities, documentation, and compensation governance processes to help ensure fair and consistent pay practices. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of compensation principles, job evaluation methodologies, market pricing practices, and salary administration concepts. Applies this knowledge to support compensation programs, evaluate compensation-related issues, and provide consultative support across assigned business areas and stakeholder groups.

• Utilizes strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills to evaluate compensation data, interpret market trends, assess pay positioning, and develop recommendations. Ability to analyze complex information from multiple sources, identify meaningful insights, and exercise sound judgment when addressing non-routine compensation matters.

• Applies compensation knowledge and analytical expertise to support equitable, competitive, and financially responsible compensation decisions. Ability to influence outcomes through data-driven recommendations, effective communication, and consistent application of compensation programs, policies, and practices.