Compensation Analyst / Total Rewards Specialist

About the role

The Compensation Analyst / Total Rewards Specialist supports the administration of broad-based compensation and Total Rewards programs. They develop compensation recommendations, conduct data audits, maintain HR systems and reports, and provide operational support for various compensation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of broad-based compensation and Total Rewards programs.
• Develop compensation recommendations for new hires, promotions, transfers, and other employee actions in accordance with company guidelines.
• Conduct compensation data audits to ensure accuracy across HR systems and maintain data integrity.
• Maintain compensation tools, reports, and dashboards by running, updating, and validating HR data.
• Serve as a resource for routine compensation-related inquiries from Human Resources and Talent Acquisition partners.
• Support job evaluations, benchmarking studies, salary surveys, and market pricing analyses.
• Aid in annual compensation planning cycles, salary structure updates, and function-specific compensation programs.
• Analyze compensation and workforce data to identify trends, surface insights, and support business recommendations.
• Prepare reports and documentation while ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with established processes.
• Participate in additional Total Rewards projects and operational initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Analytics, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience supporting compensation, Total Rewards, HR Operations, or related Human Resources functions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Index Match, SUMIFS, and other complex formulas.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms such as Workday, HRSoft, or similar systems preferred.
• Experience using reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong commitment to data accuracy and process consistency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt within a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Analytics, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience supporting compensation, Total Rewards, HR Operations, or related Human Resources functions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Index Match, SUMIFS, and other complex formulas.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms such as Workday, HRSoft, or similar systems preferred.
• Experience using reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong commitment to data accuracy and process consistency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt within a fast-paced, evolving environment.