Senior Compensation Analyst

Overview

Senior Compensation Analyst

Are you a data-driven expert with a passion for building strategic compensation programs and driving organizational equity? CJ Logistics is seeking a highly skilled Senior Compensation Analyst to play a critical role in the evaluation, implementation, and administration of company-wide compensation programs. This hybrid role is perfect for a strategic problem-solver who can bridge the gap between organizational objectives and high-performance technical solutions using analytics and reporting.

Candidates must complete an application at:

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll work with a Human Resources team that values innovation, best practices, and data-driven strategy. Every day presents new opportunities to evaluate industry benchmarks, build predictive models, and make a measurable impact on our global pay structures.

• Evaluate roles against industry benchmarks and salary surveys to maintain a standardized job catalog and robust architectural hierarchy.
• Align compensation programs with business objectives to drive talent attraction, retention, and internal pay equity.
• Create predictive models to forecast the financial impact of new programs or salary adjustments.
• Participate in compensation surveys and research market competitiveness and global pay transparency trends.
• Implement and continuously refine salary grades and pay structures within Dayforce and Comp Analyst.
• Serve as the lead for calculating, tracking, and auditing commissions and year-end bonuses for Sales and Operations teams.
• Provide dedicated support for the annual compensation planning process, including system readiness for merit and bonus cycles.
• Manage technical integrations and data flow between Dayforce and external systems like  and Comp Analyst.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Dayforce HRIS regarding compensation module functionality and enhancements.
• Proactively identify opportunities to automate manual processes and optimize system configurations.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for reporting logic and ensure data integrity across all compensation platforms.
• Conduct annual Pay Equity audits and proactively audit internal practices to ensure 100% compliance with FLSA and local laws.
• Act as a subject matter expert for HR and Talent Acquisition to support effective, budget-conscious pay decisions.
• Assist in designing, interpreting, and communicating compensation-related policies and procedures across the organization.

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in compensation analysis or HR-related roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, pivot tables, and the ability to audit large data sets.
• Experience with HRIS modules and data exchange processes between external business tools.
• Advanced analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.
• High level of discretion to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to manage complex projects and articulate technical solutions to stakeholders.

• Office/Sedentary Role
• This is largely a sedentary role requiring the physical ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer
• Use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, mouse, and telephone
• Speak and hear clearly in person, virtually, and over the phone
• Occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, or lift up to 10 pounds

• A hybrid work schedule based out of our Des Plaines office.
• Salary Range:
  Base pay is a component of total compensation. This role is anticipated to pay a minimum base salary of $100,000, with actual base pay dependent on skills, qualifications, and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), life insurance, and tuition assistance.
• Paid time off to rest and recharge.
• An open-door work environment that values feedback and collaboration.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing company.

At CJ Logistics America, we know that we do our best work when we have an inclusive and diverse team, where we can draw…