Senior Compensation Analyst

$53-$65/hour

Temporary assignment through end of year

Carlsbad, CA (Hybrid - onsite 3 days/week)

Overview

We're looking for a highly analytical Senior Compensation Analyst to help design, analyze, and optimize compensation programs across a global organization. This is a strategic, data-driven role focused on building scalable pay structures, delivering actionable insights, and ensuring competitive and equitable compensation practices.

You'll partner closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders to translate complex compensation data into meaningful insights using tools like Power BI, Tableau, and Workday.

What You'll Do

Compensation Strategy & Program Design

Support development of global compensation frameworks, including salary structures, incentive plans, and pay guidelines
Build and maintain salary bands aligned to market data, internal equity, and geographic differences
Provide data-driven recommendations for offers, promotions, and off-cycle adjustments

Data Analytics & Insights

Analyze large and complex compensation datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities (e.g., pay equity, compression, outliers)
Conduct statistical analysis and modeling to guide compensation decisions
Deliver clear, executive-ready insights and recommendations

Market Benchmarking & Survey Management

Participate in and manage compensation surveys (Radford, Mercer, WTW, etc.)
Map internal roles to external benchmarks with accuracy and consistency
Translate market data into actionable compensation strategies

Dashboarding & Reporting

Build and maintain dashboards in Power BI and/or Tableau
Develop self-service reporting tools for stakeholders
Present insights through intuitive and impactful data visualization

Systems & Data Integrity

Act as a subject matter expert in Workday Compensation and reporting
Maintain accurate job architecture, job codes, and compensation data
Partner with HRIS teams to enhance data governance and reporting capabilities

Global Compensation Support

Support compensation programs across multiple regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC)
Ensure alignment with local market practices and regulatory requirements
Advise on global pay considerations, including currency and labor cost differences

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field
5-8+ years of compensation experience with strong analytical focus
Hands-on experience working with large datasets and compensation modeling
Advanced skills in:
- Power BI and/or Tableau (dashboard creation)
- Workday Compensation and reporting
- Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, modeling)
Strong experience with market data, salary benchmarking, and pay structures
Proven ability to translate complex data into clear business insights

Key Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
High attention to detail and data accuracy
Excellent communication and stakeholder partnering skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Global mindset and understanding of international compensation practices

Additional Details

Hybrid role: onsite 3 days/week in Carlsbad, CA
Temporary assignment through the end of the year
Occasional travel may be required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

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