Compensation Specialist

Connexion’s mission is to provide "best in class" services to job seekers. We strive to achieve excellence in job placement, staffing, and recruiting services, while treating candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.

About the Role

We're seeking a senior Compensation Specialist to lead strategic compensation initiatives for a highly respected, mission-driven research and technology organization supporting national security and advanced innovation. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned compensation expert to drive meaningful organizational change while working alongside HR and business leaders on enterprise-wide compensation programs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement compensation programs, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with federal and state compensation regulations
• Redesign and enhance job architecture, including:
  • Job families
  • Career levels
  • Title governance
  • FLSA classifications
• Analyze salary grades and compensation band structures using market data
• Conduct market pricing and internal equity analyses
• Build financial models to evaluate compensation changes and transition strategies
• Develop compensation administration guidelines, manager toolkits, and supporting documentation
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to successfully execute compensation initiatives
• Present recommendations and analytical findings to HR leadership and executive teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field (Master's preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive compensation experience
• Strong expertise in:
  • Compensation program design
  • Job architecture and job leveling
  • Salary structure design
  • Market pricing
  • Compensation analysis
• Experience leading complex compensation or total rewards projects
• Experience working across cross-functional teams
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills

Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
  • Financial modeling
  • Data analysis
• Experience with major compensation survey platforms such as Radford/AON, Mercer, Pearl Meyer, or TSG
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
• Experience with HRIS or compensation platforms such as SAP, SuccessFactors, or Payscale MarketPay
• Government contractor or federally funded research organization experience
• Familiarity with Department of Defense environments
• Experience supporting large-scale organizational compensation initiatives

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance
• 10 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match

Pay

$60-$83/hr

Schedule

Monday – Friday, hybrid (2 days onsite)

Job Location: Bedford, MA
Duration: 3+ year contract