Senior Compensation Analyst

Wheeler Staffing Partners

Dallas, TX(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$52
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
26 days ago

Job Title: Senior Compensation Specialist
Location: Remote (U.S. – Sit Anywhere)
Employment Type: Contract
Compensation: $45 – $55 per hour
Schedule: Flexible; primarily aligned to Central Time Zone
Openings: 1

Position Overview
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a Senior Compensation Specialist to play a key role in building and shaping compensation programs within a fast-scaling environment. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role focused on developing job architecture, salary structures, and compensation strategy from the ground up.

This position is best suited for a professional who thrives in ambiguity, takes initiative, and brings a strong point of view. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, driving projects forward and influencing compensation decisions across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development of job architecture, including job families, levels, titles, and pay bands
  • Design and implement scalable compensation programs, including salary structures and internal pricing strategies
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on market benchmarking and compensation strategy, providing data-driven recommendations
  • Evaluate compensation data to identify and address equity, compression, and competitiveness gaps
  • Support and guide compensation planning cycles, including merit increases and adjustments
  • Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and business leaders to influence offer strategy and compensation decisions
  • Develop reporting, dashboards, and models to support executive-level insights and decision-making
  • Ensure compliance with multi-state compensation regulations and pay transparency requirements
  • Create and deliver tools, frameworks, and guidance to support leaders in making informed compensation decisions

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Statistics, or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in compensation, total rewards, or HR analytics
  • Proven success building compensation programs and job architecture from scratch
  • Deep expertise in compensation benchmarking, job matching, and market pricing
  • Experience supporting a multi-state workforce with varying compensation regulations
  • Advanced Excel skills, including data modeling and scenario analysis
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into strategic insights
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels
  • Ability to operate independently and drive initiatives in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience designing and managing incentive or sales compensation plans
  • Familiarity with HRIS systems (UKG or similar)
  • Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
  • CCP certification (or in progress)

Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners
Wheeler Staffing Partners connects top talent with high-impact opportunities across growing organizations. We provide an environment where experienced professionals can take ownership, influence strategy, and contribute to meaningful organizational growth while being supported by a responsive and collaborative team.

About the Company

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Wheeler Staffing Partners

Wheeler Staffing Partners' (WSP) has outstanding client relationships providing consultants with access to some of the most desirable employment opportunities across the nation. Our experience, the solutions we provide, our business processes, and partnerships with our consultants and clients has made the company one of the most sought after placement firms for job seekers and companies of all sizes. WSP, provides all candidates with career opportunities, skill assessments, and interview consulting services and our clients with the candidates that meet their culture and skill set. From our Executive Retained Search Teams, Direct Hire and Contract Staffing Professionals to our RPO Service offerings, we create models to deliver a world-class service, with a sense of urgency and professionalism at the best price. Let us put our expertise and services to work for you!

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2014
WEBSITE
http://wheelersp.com/