Senior Compensation Analyst

We are looking for an experienced Senior Compensation Analyst to join a long-term contract opportunity supporting compensation strategy within the IT software industry. This role is fully remote, and will focus on evaluating pay practices, strengthening compensation programs, and providing data-driven guidance to HR and business leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, market pricing expertise, and a solid understanding of compensation compliance and internal equity. The selected candidate must be located in the Central or Eastern time zones. Experience in the technology or software industries is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct compensation benchmarking studies by interpreting market survey data and assessing how pay levels compare with external market conditions.
• Advise HR partners and business stakeholders on pay decisions related to hiring, advancement, internal movement, and employee retention needs.
• Contribute to the development and ongoing administration of compensation programs, including salary structures, annual review processes, incentive plans, and equity-based rewards.
• Review internal compensation data to identify pay equity concerns and recommend practical adjustments that support consistent and fair pay practices.
• Maintain and refine compensation frameworks such as job families, career levels, and salary grade structures to improve organizational alignment.
• Build financial models and cost projections to assess compensation scenarios and support workforce planning decisions.
• Create reports, dashboards, and executive-ready presentations that summarize compensation trends, insights, and recommendations.
• Monitor compliance with applicable compensation laws and regulations, including pay transparency requirements at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to shape competitive employment offers that balance market competitiveness with internal equity.
• Participate in compensation surveys and collaborate with external vendors or consultants while tracking technology industry trends that may influence pay strategy.
• Proven experience in compensation analysis, salary benchmarking, and market pricing within a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of compensation program design, including base pay, incentive compensation, and equity-related practices.
• Ability to evaluate pay equity data and apply compensation principles to support fair and compliant pay decisions.
• Experience developing financial analyses, reports, and presentations for leadership audiences.
• Familiarity with compensation regulations and pay transparency requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in using HR and compensation systems to interpret data, identify trends, and support decision-making.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across HR, talent acquisition, and business leadership teams.
• Background in global compensation and incentive compensation is highly valued.