Compensation Analyst, HR/Recruitment
Listed on 2026-10-15
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HR/Recruitment
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
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 OpportunityWe 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.
- 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.
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