Senior Compensation Data Analyst

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.