Compensation Analyst

Compensation Analyst – Contract Opportunity

Location: Waltham, MA

Schedule: Hybrid – 4 days onsite, Fridays remote

Employment Type: Temporary Contract through March 2027

Pay Rate: $32–$41 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

About The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Compensation Analyst to join a well-established organization in Waltham, MA, on a contract basis through March 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and experienced People Operations team during a busy annual compensation cycle. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting merit increases, bonus administration, and compensation analysis , along with strong proficiency in Workday and Excel .

We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the annual merit increase process, including compensation data review, tracking, and administration.
• Assist with annual bonus calculations, reporting, and administration.
• Utilize Workday to maintain, review, and analyze compensation information.
• Prepare compensation reports, spreadsheets, and data analyses to support business decisions.
• Review and audit compensation data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Partner with the Compensation and People Operations teams on annual compensation initiatives.
• Track deadlines and deliverables throughout the annual compensation cycle.
• Provide additional analytical and administrative support for compensation-related projects.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of experience in compensation analysis, compensation administration, or a related HR/Total Rewards role.
• Hands-on experience with annual merit increases and bonus cycles strongly preferred.
• Workday experience required, preferably with compensation administration, reporting, and data management.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large data sets.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience in retail, multi-location organizations, or large corporate environments is a plus but not required.

Apply by emailing [email protected].

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