Analysis Skills, Benchmarking, Communication Skills, Compensation Analysis, Compensation and Benefits, County Ordinances, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Visualization Tools, Detail Oriented, Economic Analysis, Equity Securities, Finance, HRIS/HRMS, Incentive Programs, Leadership, Multitasking, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Promotional Programs, Regulations, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Risk Analysis, State Laws and Regulations, Statistics, Systems Administration/Management, Tableau, Training Data Sets, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
San Diego, California
POSTED
9 days ago
Key Details:
W2 Contract - 6 months (possibility of extension and/or conversation)
Location: Carlsbad, CA - Hybrid (3 days onsite/2 days remote)
Pay: $53-65/hr
Role Summary:
The Senior Compensation Data Analyst is responsible for analyzing, designing, and supporting compensation programs using data-driven insights. This role focuses on market benchmarking, pay structure development, and reporting to ensure compensation is competitive, fair, and aligned with business goals. The position partners with HR, Finance, and business leaders to provide actionable compensation insights.
Key Responsibilities:
Compensation Strategy & Design
Support development of salary structures, incentive plans, and pay guidelines
Maintain pay ranges and ensure alignment with market and internal equity
Provide recommendations on compensation decisions (offers, promotions, adjustments)
Data Analysis & Insights
Analyze complex compensation data to identify trends and risks
Conduct statistical analysis to support pay decisions
Deliver insights through reports, dashboards, and presentations
Market Benchmarking
Participate in compensation surveys and benchmarking activities
Map jobs to market data and interpret results
Provide recommendations on pay competitiveness
Reporting & Dashboards
Create and maintain dashboards using tools like Power BI or Tableau
Develop reporting tools for HR and leadership decision-making
Systems & Data Management
Maintain compensation data accuracy across systems
Support data governance and reporting improvements
Work with HR systems (e.g., Workday) for reporting and analysis
Global Compensation Support
Assist with compensation processes across multiple regions
Ensure alignment with local practices and regulations
Job Architecture
Support job descriptions and job leveling structures
Ensure roles align with compensation frameworks
Skills & Competencies:
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
Proficiency in data tools and dashboarding
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to translate data into actionable insights
Strong communication and presentation skills
Project management and problem-solving ability
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field
5+ years of compensation or data analytics experience
Experience working with large datasets and compensation modeling
Advanced skills in Excel and data visualization tools (Power BI or Tableau)
Familiarity with HR systems (e.g., Workday)
Experience with compensation surveys and market benchmarking
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.