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Compensation Specialist

Connexion Systems + Engineering

Lexington, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60–$83 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Architectural Design, Benchmarking, Certified Compensation Professional, Change Management, Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Data Analysis, Federal Contracts, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Modeling, Government Contracts, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Philosophy, Pivot Tables, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Project/Program Coordination, Regulatory Compliance, SAP, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Vlookups
LOCATION
Lexington, MA
POSTED
18 days ago
Connexion’s mission is to provide "best in class" services to job seekers. We strive to achieve excellence in job placement, staffing, and recruiting services, while treating candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.

Job Title: Compensation Specialist

Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type
  • Duration: 3-year contract
  • Pay range: $60-$83/hr 
  • Benefits include medical insurance, 10 days of Paid Time Off, 11 paid holidays, and a 401(k) match
  • Job Location: Lexington, MA (hybrid, 2 days on-site)
  • Schedule: M-F
  • Job# :19154

Department Overview

The Human Resources Department’s mission is to inspire and empower the workforce through dedicated stewardship and a commitment to recruitment, retention, and employee development.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Compensation Manager, the Compensation Specialist will lead and execute critical compensation projects on a contract basis. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in total rewards, job architecture, and pay structure design, who thrives in a fast-paced, project-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

The Compensation Specialist will be responsible for one or more of the following project areas, depending on organizational needs:

General Compensation Support

  • Develop and implement compensation programs, policies, and procedures aligned with the organization's compensation philosophy.
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state compensation regulations.

Project Work: Job Architecture Design

  • Redesign and enhance the job architecture framework, including job families, career levels, title governance, and FLSA classifications, ensuring consistency and scalability.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of salary grade and band structures, benchmarking against market data and ensuring internal equity.
  • Model the financial impact of proposed compensation changes and develop transition strategies.
  • Create compensation administration guidelines, toolkits, and manager resources.
  • Lead communication and change management efforts to support successful adoption of compensation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of progressive compensation experience, including hands-on expertise in:
    • Job analysis and job evaluation
    • Job leveling and career framework design
    • Salary structure and pay band design
    • Market pricing and compensation benchmarking
  • Proven track record of delivering complex compensation projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Project coordination experience, including managing timelines, collaborating across functions, and executing project deliverables.
  • Proficiency with major compensation survey platforms, such as Radford/AON, Mercer, Pearl Meyer, or TSG.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to provide recommendations to HR leadership and executive stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation strongly preferred.
  • Experience with HRIS and compensation management platforms, such as SAP, SuccessFactors, or Payscale MarketPay.
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state compensation compliance requirements.
  • Experience working in government contracting, federally funded organizations, research institutions, or similarly complex environments is a plus.

Additional Information

  • Hybrid work arrangement; onsite presence required two days per week.
  • Interim clearance or equivalent background screening may be sufficient to begin employment, if applicable.
  • Interview process typically includes an initial video interview with the hiring manager followed by additional team interviews.

Please use the apply button to submit your resume for consideration.  A Connexion Representative will contact you shortly.

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. We would be glad to help you find the perfect job!

About the Company

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Connexion Systems + Engineering

Connexion is an award-winning professional staffing firm that strives to be the unrivaled staffing solution for job seekers by expertly connecting talent with opportunity.  Over the last 20 years Connexion has built the most admired team of staffing experts in the industry.  We give back, change lives and offer unconditional support to the candidates we represent.

Put Connexion's 20 years of experience to work for you! Our professionals have unrivaled relationships and contacts with the hiring managers, human resources team and decision makers at the most desirable companies to work for.

Don't let your resume get lost in an inbox, Connexion's recruiting team will advocate on your behalf to get you the job you want

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
https://www.csetalent.com/