Compensation Analyst, HR​/Recruitment

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As a Compensation Analyst
, you will play a critical role in CAVA’s People & Culture function, specifically within the Total Rewards team. This role is responsible for analyzing and interpreting data and supporting strategic decision-making across Compensation, while also collaborating with cross-functional teams across the organization. Your insights will help drive equitable, data-driven, and competitive compensation strategies to attract and retain top talent. This role will recommend solutions to drive the corporate compensation philosophy and support industry best practices.

• Conduct Compensation Analysis & Market Pricing
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  Regularly assess and benchmark roles to ensure competitive pay structures.
• Support Job Development & Career Framework
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  Ensure job descriptions align with career architecture and development guidelines.
• Evaluate New Job Requests
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  Assess and classify new roles by reviewing existing job structures, conducting market analyses, and determining FLSA status.
• Maintain Market Reference Points
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  Provide oversight of compensation structures to support the annual review process.
• Administer Salary Surveys & Market Analysis
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  Participate in compensation surveys and analyze results to determine the organization’s market position while managing compensation systems and tools.
• Material Preparation
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  Assist in the preparation of materials for presenting compensation strategies and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Compensation Support
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  Assist in configuring and maintaining compensation data including oversight of the annual merit process.
• Support Variable Compensation & Payroll
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  Assist in calculating, processing, and submitting variable compensation for payroll accuracy.
• Develop Benchmarking & Compensation Recommendations
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  Conduct analysis and provide data-driven compensation recommendations.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition & HR
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  Partner with recruiting and HR teams to advise on salary offers, pay structure, and compensation components.
• Ensure Compliance
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  Stay informed and ensure adherence to local, state, and federal laws regulating compensation practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Statistics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in compensation analysis in a corporate environment.
• Excel (advanced), HRIS systems, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience working with compensation survey tools and market pricing methodologies
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• Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details.
• For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively.
• Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or…