Lead Analyst, Compensation

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 4 years of progressive compensation experience
• Experience with compensation modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and market pricing
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel, including complex formulas, PivotTables, Vlookups, and data analysis

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification or progress toward certification
• 5+ years of compensation experience in a corporate environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into business recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
• Ability to analyze large, complex datasets from multiple sources and present meaningful insights to leadership

About the role

Partner in the design, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company’s compensation programs, including salary structures, variable pay programs, compensation policies, and salary administration processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial modeling and compensation analyses to evaluate the effectiveness, affordability, and competitiveness of compensation programs
• Develop and maintain compensation metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools to provide actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making
• Conduct market pricing analyses for new and existing positions using industry salary surveys and market data
• Evaluate external market trends and internal pay practices to recommend competitive compensation strategies that align with the company’s mission, values, and business objectives
• Consult with HR Business Partners and managers on compensation recommendations, policies and job evaluation
• Participate in job evaluations to ensure internal equity and consistency across the organization
• Develop communication materials and educational resources that help leaders and employees understand compensation programs, philosophy, and processes
• Manage participation in annual compensation surveys, including Johanson, Willis Towers Watson, Mercer, MarketPay, and CompAnalyst, ensuring accurate job matching and timely survey submissions
• Administer the annual compensation planning process, including merit increases, incentive planning, system configuration, data validation, reporting, and manager support
• Assist with compensation audits and regulatory compliance initiatives

This role is posted with Charlotte, NC as the preferred work location. However, XPO welcomes applications from and may consider qualified candidates based in other locations for on-site, hybrid, or remote work arrangements, depending on business needs and the requirements of the role.