Senior Compensation Analyst

$95,000.00/yr - $/yr

Job Title: Senior Compensation Analyst

Location: Deerfield, IL (Hybrid - 3x a week onsite)

Industry: Manufacturing

Pay: $95-115k

Addison Group is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to support a growing HR team. This role is ideal for a professional with experience in compensation program design, data analysis, and project management, with exposure to global and executive compensation programs considered a plus. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with HR partners and business leaders to ensure competitive, effective, and well-communicated compensation programs.

The Senior Compensation Analyst will work on a variety of projects including salary structures, incentive planning, long-term incentive programs, and job evaluation initiatives. This role combines analytical rigor with strategic partnership, supporting both local and global HR teams and business stakeholders.

• Design, analysis, budgeting, and implementation of compensation programs and policies
• Partner with HR and business leaders on compensation-related matters, offering guidance and creative solutions
• Conduct job evaluations using market data and internal evaluation frameworks
• Participate in global or market-specific compensation surveys, including survey design, data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Analyze the competitiveness and effectiveness of existing programs and model alternative scenarios
• Document processes and develop compensation playbooks for reference and training
• Contribute to annual planning cycles, including salary budgets, merit reviews, incentive payouts, and long-term incentive planning
• Ensure HRIS systems (Workday, Market Pay, or other platforms) reflect updated compensation data and program changes
• Support policy development and operationalize compensation programs across the organization
• Maintain alignment with global compensation philosophy, ensuring consistency and compliance
• Lead or support large-scale compensation projects such as bonus payouts, merit planning, or job architecture initiatives

• Minimum 5–6 years of progressive experience in compensation, HR, or consulting
• 2+ years managing large compensation projects, including data analysis and implementation
• Familiarity with Market Pay (Payscale), Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, Korn Ferry surveys preferred
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) designation completed or in-progress is a plus
• Global compensation experience is desirable but not required
• Experience partnering with HR stakeholders including HRBPs, Directors, and Managers
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Enthusiastic about staying current with trends in compensation and HR technology

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)

Senior

Full-time

• Human Resources

• Manufacturing