Compensation Analyst

We are looking for an experienced Compensation Analyst to join a fast-moving organization in downtown Dallas on a Long-term Contract basis. This position supports global compensation initiatives during a high-volume planning period, with a strong emphasis on analysis, operational execution, and partnership with HR and business stakeholders. The role is best suited for someone who brings deep hands-on compensation expertise, works independently with precision, and is comfortable managing sensitive information in a corporate or technology-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day support for global compensation programs, ensuring planning activities and related processes move forward accurately and on schedule.
• Administer compensation cycles involving salary adjustments, incentive payouts, promotions, and long-term awards while partnering closely with HR teams.
• Prepare, validate, and reconcile compensation data to maintain dependable reporting and smooth execution across planning events.
• Perform market-based pay analysis using survey data and internal benchmarks to support salary structures, job evaluations, and business decisions.
• Develop compensation analyses for offers, transfers, promotions, and other employee changes, including related documentation and approval materials.
• Respond to compensation questions from HR Business Partners, recruiters, and business leaders with a strong customer service mindset and sound judgment.
• Review compensation statements, reports, and system outputs to confirm data integrity, identify discrepancies, and support issue resolution.
• Participate in testing activities within compensation systems, document results, and assist with troubleshooting data or workflow issues.
• Maintain project trackers, action logs, and process documentation to support compensation operations, audit readiness, and compliance efforts.
• Direct, broad-based experience in compensation with the ability to support planning, analysis, and operational execution independently.
• Background working in a fast-paced corporate or technology-oriented environment with a consistent and stable career history.
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills and experience handling large data sets, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Knowledge of compensation practices such as market pricing, salary benchmarking, job evaluation, and pay administration.
• Ability to manage confidential information carefully while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills with experience supporting HR, talent acquisition, and business stakeholders on compensation matters.
• Familiarity with compliance reviews, audit support, documentation standards, and process controls related to compensation programs.
• Experience with HR systems testing, data validation, and issue investigation within compensation or workforce planning processes.