Compensation Specialist, HR​/Recruitment

Compensation Specialist

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Compensation Specialist opportunity.

• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking of jobs using external compensation surveys and other relevant market data.
• Review job descriptions and evaluate positions based on role scope, responsibilities, complexity, decision-making, qualifications, and market practices.
• Support the administration and maintenance of salary structures, pay ranges, geographic differentials, job levels, and compensation-related HRIS data.
• Analyze employee compensation relative to internal salary ranges, market data, peers, and other relevant factors.
• Prepare compensation recommendations for new hires, promotions, market adjustments, transfers, and other compensation actions.
• Support annual and mid-year compensation processes, including merit increases, promotional increases, market adjustments, and incentive planning.
• Assist with the administration and analysis of short-term and long-term incentive programs, as applicable.
• Participate in compensation surveys and analyze survey results to identify market trends and potential impacts to Company's compensation programs.
• Perform salary and workforce analyses to identify pay trends, compression, internal equity considerations, and other compensation issues.
• Develop compensation models, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations to support compensation decisions.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Payroll, Finance, and business leaders on compensation-related matters.
• Provide guidance to HR and managers regarding compensation programs, salary ranges, job levels, and compensation practices.
• Maintain accurate compensation documentation, job information, salary structures, and supporting analysis.
• Support the development and maintenance of compensation policies, procedures, guidelines, manager resources, and employee communications.
• Assist with job architecture and career-leveling activities, including evaluating roles against established career frameworks.
• Research compensation practices and market trends and recommend improvements to existing programs and processes.
• Support compensation compliance activities and help ensure compensation practices are administered consistently with applicable policies and requirements.
• Lead or participate in compensation projects and process-improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a compensation resource for colleagues and provide support or guidance to less-experienced team members as appropriate.
• Perform other compensation and total rewards responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Approximately 4–7 years of compensation, total rewards, HR analytics, or related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of compensation principles and practices, including market pricing, salary structures, job evaluation, salary administration, and incentive compensation.
• Experience working with compensation survey data and market-pricing methodologies.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and identify meaningful trends.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience with HRIS and compensation systems preferred.
• Ability to independently evaluate compensation issues, identify potential solutions, and develop well-supported recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain compensation concepts and analysis to different audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive employee compensation information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with HR partners, managers, and business leaders.
• High degree of integrity, judgment, professionalism, and commitment to teamwork.
• Strong communication skills desired.
• The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.

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Job Type: Contract

Pay Rate Range: $57-$74/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience)

Location:

100% Remote

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