Senior Analyst, Compensation (PH)

Job Description

The Senior Analyst, Compensation (Project Hire) will play a key role in developing and automating compensation tools, generating analytics, and delivering data visualizations that inform strategic compensation decisions. This position requires strong technical acumen in Excel, data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and compensation systems. The role also involves close collaboration with HR partners and business leaders to ensure compensation programs are aligned with organizational goals and executed with precision and efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with Compensation Reporting team members to create new tools/reports for Compensation team.
• Identify opportunities to streamline compensation analyses and reports through automation where possible.
• Prepare compensation reports, presentations, and data visualizations for HR and business leadership.
• Partner with Compensation leadership, HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition as the Compensation Partner for assigned client group(s).
• Provide guidance and pay recommendations for employees at all levels on compensation philosophy, programs and processes.
• Provide analytics support for the Compensation team during annual compensation cycles, including merit, bonus, and promotion planning.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across compensation tools and reports.
• Conduct ad hoc compensation analyses and projects.
• Participate in the implementation and management of Annual Compensation Planning cycle for client groups.
• Create and maintain job families, grade profiles, salary structures and hiring ranges.
   

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong understanding of compensation program practices and trends.
• Demonstrated consulting skills and experience in supporting the day-to-day compensation needs of a large, varied client group.
• Ability to make independent decisions and recommendations based on compensation principles and philosophy.
• Strong proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, Power Query).
• Hands-on experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to set priorities and manage multiple assignments and client groups.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a flexible, often ambiguous environment.
• Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate technical information to varying audiences.
• Exceptional quantitative skills with a commitment to accuracy and details.
• Ability to adapt to and integrate emerging technologies/tools.
• Strong sense of teamwork.
   

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years progressively responsible experience in Compensation with a large corporate employer or leading consulting firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or similar discipline.
• Advanced MS Excel skills required.
• Proven ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with HR systems (Workday/SAP).
• Proficient in MS Access and/or Tableau.
• Microsoft Copilot.
• Familiarity with Python or R for statistical analysis.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $113,600.00 - $138,800.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.