Functional Analyst II​/Sr. Analyst

Job Title: Functional Analyst II / Sr. Analyst, Compensation Incentives

Location: Remote

Duration: 6 months

Schedule: Friday 8-5 - Candidate must work CST time zone - hours may vary depending on business need

The Senior Compensation Analyst plays a key role in designing, evaluating, and administering the organization's compensation programs. This position partners closely with HR, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and business leaders to develop competitive, scalable, and equitable compensation solutions that support the company's talent strategy and business objectives. The role requires strong analytical capability, deep expertise in compensation design, and the ability to translate insights into recommendations that influence senior leadership.

• Support the design and administration of compensation programs, including base pay structures and incentive plans.
• Conduct job evaluations, market pricing, and benchmarking using surveys, internal data, and analytics tools.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to provide salary recommendations for new hires, promotions, and internal moves.
• Analyze compensation trends, pay equity, and market competitiveness, and present findings to leadership.
• Prepare clear reports, dashboards, and summaries that communicate insights and recommendations.
• Ensure compensation programs align with company policies, regulatory requirements, and market best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of compensation processes and tools.

• High degree of integrity and discretion in handling confidential compensation data and sensitive business information.
• Strong strategic mindset with a customer‑focused approach and commitment to operational excellence.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate cross‑functionally.
• Advanced analytical and modeling skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and develop practical, actionable recommendations.
• Strong project management capability with the ability to lead multiple work streams in a fast‑paced environment.

3-5 years of experience in compensation analysis or related HR analytics roles (compensation design experience strongly preferred).

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

Relevant certifications such as CCP, PHR, SPHR preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, modeling).
• Experience with compensation survey platforms (e.g., Market Pay) and HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build models, manage data, and translate complex analytics into executive‑ready insights.