Compensation Analyst, HR​/Recruitment

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Compensation Analyst I? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

Compensation Analyst I

The Compensation Analyst I supports the administration and analysis of compensation programs designed to attract, retain, and motivate employees. This entry-level role assists with market pricing, data analysis, and compensation processes such as annual pay reviews, job evaluations, and incentive programs. Working under guidance, the Compensation Analyst I partners with HR Business Partners, managers, and senior compensation team members to help ensure pay practices are competitive, equitable, and compliant.

This role is designed for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build foundational knowledge in compensation within a fast-paced, growing organization. The analyst will gain exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Agile) and emerging tools such as automation, RPA, and basic data analytics, with opportunities to develop these skills over time.

• Support the administration of compensation actions such as offers, promotions, and pay adjustments through HR systems.
• Assist in creating and maintaining job profiles to ensure accurate role documentation.
• Support the matching of internal roles to external market data under guidance.
• Help maintain compensation databases to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Prepare basic reports, spreadsheets, and summaries for HR and business leaders.
• Provide support for the annual compensation review process (e.g., data preparation, validation, reporting).

• Assist with data analysis to support hiring, promotions, and pay decisions.
• Learn how to assess pay competitiveness and internal equity.
• Demonstrate curiosity and willingness to learn tools such as Excel automation, basic analytics, and emerging technologies.
• Support process documentation and continuous improvement initiatives within the compensation function.

• Support the development of materials to help educate HR and managers on compensation processes.
• Learn and apply compensation fundamentals, policies, and best practices.

• Respond to routine compensation-related questions from HR Business Partners and managers.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate completion of compensation activities.

• Assist with audits and data validation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support job evaluation and classification processes, including FLSA review, under supervision.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with a high level of discretion.

• Occasional travel between company sites, generally not exceeding 15%.
• PPE requirements may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator where applicable.

The foregoing description is not intended to be exhaustive and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or work conditions. It is intended to reflect the general nature and level of the job.

What You ll Bring:

Required Education, Certifications, And Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Human Resources, or related field or 4 years of HR Analyst experience in lieu of degree.

Preferred Education, Certifications, And Licenses

• Coursework or certification in compensation, people analytics, HR analytics (e.g., Worldat Work, AIHR).

Essential Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, or related field.
• Ability to handle confidential data with integrity and discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to perform advanced functions (pivot…