Senior Compensation Analyst

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Senior Compensation Analyst

The Senior Compensation Analyst is responsible for providing analytical support for various compensation projects across People Inc. The Senior Analyst will also provide guidance to Talent Acquisition, HRBPs and managers and partner closely with the Finance and HR Operations teams.

Hybrid 3x a week – (New York) – In‑office expectations:
This position is hybrid in‑office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.

• Conduct and manage compensation benchmarking and survey participation in conjunction with other members of the Compensation team. Manage updates and reporting in Survey data management tool.
• Support various compensation projects from planning and implementation to execution. Projects include, but are not limited to, annual compensation processes (merit and bonus planning), job architecture, and conducting sophisticated salary analysis to guide pay decisions.
• Work closely with Compensation and Finance teams to manage compensation budgets throughout the year.
• Partner with Compensation and HR Operations teams on the administration of compensation changes, equity program, annual merit/promotion cycles, variable compensation programs and job evaluations.
• Conduct analysis and provide compensation guidance to assigned functional areas for compensation guidance, including support to Talent Acquisition, HRBPs and managers.
• Develop data reconciliation processes for more efficient and quicker turnaround time.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of data through audits, query generation and coordination of data cleanup, as necessary.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management regarding compensation information.
• Completes projects as assigned, including technical expertise and guidance within the HR team.

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, related field or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 3 years working in Compensation, or a related field.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and high sense of urgency for critical timelines.
• High degree of flexibility and comfort navigating ambiguity and shifting business priorities. Interest in exploring AI and creating operational efficiencies and process improvements.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Highly proficient/expert‑level in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets including the ability to build and troubleshoot complex data models, use nested formulas, Pivot Tables, and advanced functions (e.g., INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS).
• Experience with Workday preferred.

New York: $ – $

People Inc. provides a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short‑term and long‑term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401(k) savings plan with a company match program, 10‑12 paid holidays annually, generous paid parental leave (birthing and non‑birthing parents), and voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.

It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing hr.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Human Resources

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