Overview
At The Vitamin Shoppe, our Health Enthusiasts are at the heart of everything we do. As a Compensation Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting both the design and execution of compensation programs, while ensuring data integrity, compliance, and operational excellence across Retail, Corporate, and Distribution Center populations.
This role is ideal for someone who combines strong analytical capability with business acumen, and who can balance strategic insight with strong execution and process discipline.
Responsibilities
Compensation Program Administration
Administer the annual merit planning process, including data preparation, reporting, payout validation, and support for program design and continuous improvement
Administer the monthly store bonus process, ensuring accurate and timely payouts
Maintain wage plans and structures across Retail, Corporate, and Distribution Center populations by region and job grade
Support implementation and ongoing enhancement of compensation programs aligned to total rewards strategy
Market Data, Analysis & Reporting
Conduct market pricing, competitive pay analysis, and financial modeling to support compensation decisions
Conduct compensation studies and benchmarking analyses to identify trends and competitive risks
Complete annual salary survey submissions and ensure accurate job matching
Prepare standard and ad hoc reporting and analytics to support HR and business decision making
Proactively monitor compensation trends and identify risks and opportunities
Job Evaluation & Compliance
Administer and support job description and job evaluation processes
Maintain job documentation and ensure alignment with compensation frameworks
Partner with HR and Legal to support FLSA compliance, audits, and policy reviews
Ensure compensation programs and pay practices remain compliant with regulatory requirements
Process, Systems & Continuous Improvement
Maintain compensation data integrity within HRIS systems (ADP EV5 or equivalent)
Support data audits, validation efforts, and compensation cycle execution
Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation across compensation programs
Maintain documentation of compensation policies, procedures, and workflows
Partner cross functionally with HR, Talent Acquisition, Legal, Finance, and Field Leadership on compensation initiatives
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree (CCP certification preferred or interest in pursuing)
2 to 5 years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, payroll, or related analytical function
Experience supporting merit, incentive, or compensation cycle administration
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and recommend solutions
Advanced Excel skills including modeling, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis
Experience with ADP EV5 or comparable HRIS/payroll systems
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
Preferred
Experience in retail, multi-unit, or hourly workforce environments
Experience conducting salary surveys and interpreting market data
Exposure to compensation program design or total rewards strategy
Ideal Profile
Execution-oriented with strong attention to detail
Strong data accuracy and process management skills
Comfortable working within established compensation frameworks
Able to balance execution with forward-thinking, strategic insight
Developing compensation expertise with a continuous improvement mindset
Why Join The Vitamin Shoppe
You will have the opportunity to influence compensation strategy across a multi-channel organization while partnering with leaders who are driving meaningful transformation. This role offers visibility, cross functional exposure, and the ability to make a measurable impact on how we attract, reward, and retain our Health Enthusiasts.
Equal Opportunity Policy
The Vitamin Shoppe is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment.
We firmly believe that every Health Enthusiast has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is to maintain a satisfied and productive team of Health Enthusiasts. The keys to reaching that goal are effective leadership, equal application of fair human resources policies, competitive wages and benefits, and close attention to all health enthusiast matters. The Vitamin Shoppe is committed to the principle of fair and impartial treatment of our Health Enthusiasts.
Health Enthusiasts with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their Human Resources representative. We will not allow any form of retaliation against Health Enthusiasts who raise issues of perceived discrimination in good faith. To ensure our workplace is free of artificial barriers, violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.
Compensation
The salary for this position is based on many factors such as role requirements, skill set, years of experience and other organizational needs. The estimated range is $80,000 - $88,000 per year.
ID2026-42500
CategoryHuman Resources
LocationUS-NJ-Secaucus
We support diversity with a respectful, inclusive culture as an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran, or disabled status, or genetic information.