Senior Compensation Analyst

Accountabilities:: Conduct compensation market analysis: Research external salary benchmarks and evaluate the organization's competitive positioning across roles. Prepare reports comparing employee compensation against relevant market data. Evaluate internal pay equity: Conduct internal equity analyses and provide salary recommendations for job postings, new hire offers, promotions, and internal compensation adjustments. Develop compensation recommendations: Interpret market intelligence, organizational structures, and compensation trends to recommend appropriate salary ranges and pay structures. Administer annual merit reviews: Coordinate the annual compensation review cycle, including stakeholder communications, data validation, system configuration, reporting, and process administration. Collaborate with HR teams: Partner with HR Business Partners to implement employee status changes, job updates, compensation corrections, and other organizational adjustments. Analyze compensation programs: Evaluate existing compensation policies and practices, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend changes that support fairness, consistency, and competitiveness. Ensure regulatory compliance: Review job responsibilities and classifications to ensure appropriate employee categorization under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines. Support compensation education: Help educate employees and organizational leaders on compensation philosophy, salary structures, pay practices, and related policies. Contribute to salary surveys: Prepare and submit compensation data for annual salary and benefits surveys, supporting accurate market benchmarking. Evaluate employee benefits: Analyze healthcare, dental, retirement, and other benefits programs to assess competitiveness, utilization, and cost-effectiveness. Provide data-driven recommendations for program enhancements or redesign. Support HR projects and initiatives: Participate in compensation and benefits projects, helping define project plans, timelines, resources, tools, milestones, and deliverables. Maintain compensation data integrity: Audit compensation-related information in HRIS platforms, identify discrepancies, document findings, and coordinate necessary corrections. Provide analytical insights: Identify trends and patterns across compensation and benefits data, translating findings into clear reports and recommendations for relevant stakeholders. Perform additional responsibilities: Support other compensation, benefits, and human resources activities as required. Requirements: At least 3 years of professional experience in Human Resources, with a demonstrated understanding of compensation practices, principles, and applicable employment regulations. Minimum 3 years of experience compiling, analyzing, and interpreting data using spreadsheet applications, particularly Microsoft Excel. Advanced Excel skills, including practical experience with VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and other formulas used for complex data analysis and reporting. Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to interpret complex data and develop actionable recommendations. Experience conducting salary benchmarking, compensation analysis, internal equity assessments, and market-based pay evaluations. Strong organizational and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, allocate resources effectively, and meet deadlines. Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate, reliable, and consistent compensation data. Ability to work independently, establish priorities, manage responsibilities, and define both short-term and long-term objectives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings and explain compensation-related concepts to employees, managers, and HR stakeholders. Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build trust and maintain effective working relationships across teams. High levels of integrity and discretion, particularly when handling confidential employee information and sensitive compensation data. Preferred: A professional certification or academic qualification in Human Resources, Compensation, or a related discipline. Preferred: Experience participating in salary surveys and interpreting market data from providers such as Radford, Mercer, or comparable benchmarking platforms. Preferred: Familiarity with HRIS reporting tools and the ability to create, maintain, and analyze standard and customized reports. Candidates must reside in one of the currently eligible U.S. states: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, or Washington. Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare: Access to extensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. Retirement savings: 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. Flexible paid time off: Flexible PTO policy to support work-life balance and personal well-being. Vision care benefits: Complimentary eye examinations for employees and their families. Exclusive product discounts: Significant discounts on lenses, eyeglasses, and other vision care services. Tuition assistance: Tuition reimbursement program to support continued education and professional development. Onsite dining: Access to an in-house restaurant offering highly discounted meals. Complimentary refreshments: Free snacks, ice cream, and beverages available daily. Fitness facilities: Access to a fully equipped onsite gym. Remote working opportunities: Remote work arrangements available for candidates residing in eligible U.S. states. Hybrid flexibility: Candidates based within reasonable commuting distance of the Draper, Utah office may be required to follow a hybrid work schedule. Professional growth: Opportunities to develop expertise, contribute to innovative HR initiatives, and grow within a collaborative organization. Additional Information: This position is remote within the following eligible states: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington. Candidates living within reasonable commuting distance of the Draper, Utah office may be expected to work on a hybrid basis. The role requires the ability to handle sensitive employee and compensation information with the highest level of confidentiality. The employer is committed to equal employment opportunities and provides reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment.