Position Overview
The Compensation Analyst is a key contributor to the Total Rewards team, responsible for supporting the analysis, administration, and continuous improvement of the Foundation’s compensation programs. This role performs independent analytical work, maintains critical compensation data and systems, and provides insights that support informed decision-making. This position is ideal for a developing compensation professional seeking to deepen technical expertise and contribute meaningfully to a mission-driven organization.
Pay Range: $82,000 – $112,000. This represents the present low and high ends of the Foundation’s pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to experience.
Work Schedule: This role is on a hybrid work schedule, and required to be in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
- Administer compensation programs, including salary reviews and job evaluations, ensuring smooth execution.
- Conduct market research and salary benchmarking analyses to support competitive and equitable pay practices.
- Analyze compensation survey data and develop recommendations to inform compensation decisions.
- Analyze internal pay data to identify trends related to equity, compression, and market competitiveness.
- Prepare and maintain compensation reports and dashboards to support decision-making and program administration.
- Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, internal policies, and compensation guidelines.
- Maintain accurate compensation data within HR systems, reporting tools, and documentation.
- Work closely with HR colleagues, Finance, and other departments to ensure alignment of compensation data and processes.
- Serve as a resource for managers and employees on routine compensation inquiries, escalating complex issues as appropriate.
- Apply established compensation guidelines to make routine determinations, escalating sensitive matters when necessary.
- Contribute to special projects and process improvement initiatives within the Total Rewards function.
Education, Experience, And Skills
- Generally expected to have 3+ years of relevant experience in compensation, HR analytics, or a related discipline.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Foundational to intermediate knowledge of compensation practices, including salary structures, pay equity, and market benchmarking.
- Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience building reports and analyzing datasets.
- Familiarity with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, SAP) and compensation tools preferred.
- Ability to manage work independently while seeking guidance on complex or sensitive matters.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate data into clear insights .
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information.
Qualifications And Competencies
- Data Oriented: Consistently achieves results by approaching work informed by data.
- Bias for Action: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Strategic Learning: Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
- Values Differences: Recognizes the value of different perspectives and commits to inclusion, equity, and diversity in every aspect of work.
About The Rockefeller Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy built on collaborative partnerships at the frontiers of science, technology, and innovation that enable individuals, families, and communities to flourish. We make big bets to promote the well-being of humanity in food, health, energy, and finance, including through our public charity, RF Catalytic Capital (RFCC). For more information, sign up for our newsletter at www.rockefellerfoundation.org/subscribe and follow us on X @RockefellerFdn and LinkedIn @the-rockefeller-foundation .
The Rockefeller Foundation offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes health insurance programs, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment, a generous 401K, parental leave, and various forms of paid time off, all to help our employees feel energized, cared for, and engaged.
As an organization, we focus on six values to advance our culture and continue our success. We are dedicated to being Transparent, Optimistic, Accountable, Collaborative, Trusted, and Equitable. We expect all employees at the Foundation to contribute by developing their unique perspectives and talent, challenging conventional wisdom through evidence and reason, and amplifying marginalized voices.
The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, the Foundation ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status, liability for service in the United States Armed Forces, or any other protected status.
The Rockefeller Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
