Compensation Analyst

Compensation Analyst (Contract)

We are seeking a hands-on Compensation / People Data Analyst contractor to support the Compensation team with day-to-day analytics, data gathering, modeling, tooling, and program execution. This role will partner closely with senior Compensation Business Partners to deliver clear, actionable insights for HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, and business leadership.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities, and bringing structured thinking to complex compensation questions. Strong compensation modeling, data tooling, and market benchmarking experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Model compensation scenarios and program inputs to quantify cost, impact, and tradeoffs.
• Work with large data sets to build reusable analytics, dashboards, and data models that automate insights and findings.
• Develop materials and analyses that Compensation Business Partners can use with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, and leadership teams.
• Support deep-dive analyses, including retention investment, top-talent and compensation correlation, quarterly business review data, and performance rating analysis.
• Provide compensation analytics during and after compensation planning cycles.
• Use market survey data from Radford, Mercer, and WTW, along with internal salary ranges, to support compensation decisions.
• Prepare analytics and tools to support offer recommendation reviews for L60 and below roles, including new hires and internal mobility.
• Build and maintain models supporting core compensation programs, including merit, bonus and commission cycles, equity refresh, and mid-cycle reviews.
• Contribute to pay analyses, compensation tooling, and broader program execution.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, People Analytics, HR Analytics, or a related function.
• Experience supporting compensation planning cycles and core compensation programs.
• Hands-on experience with compensation benchmarking and market survey tools, including Radford, Mercer, and/or WTW.
• Advanced analytical and modeling skills, with the ability to interpret data and communicate clear recommendations.
• Strong working knowledge of Google Sheets and/or Excel, Databricks, and SQL.
• Experience building reusable data models, reporting tools, and automated compensation analytics.
• Knowledge of internal compensation ranges, market pricing, and compensation survey methodology.

Duration: 6 months

Location: Remote

Compensation: $50/hour