HR Analyst III Classification & Compensation

Role: HR Analyst III Classification & Compensation

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Mode: Hybrid

Employment Type: Contract

Interview Mode: Only Video

Job Description

• The Human Resources Analyst III is a journey-level professional responsible for performing a wide range of HR functions, including benefits administration, classification and compensation, recruitment, training and development, EEO compliance, and HRIS support. This role requires sound judgment, analytical thinking, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform research, data analysis, and prepare HR reports.
• Administer and respond to inquiries on employee benefits, leaves, and retirement programs.
• Conduct job analysis, classification, and compensation studies; create and revise job descriptions.
• Support Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action initiatives; prepare compliance reports.
• Manage and maintain HR data within HRIS; create and analyze system reports.
• Design and deliver training programs; collaborate with management to assess training needs.
• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment including job postings, candidate evaluation, and background checks.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Lead or assist in HR projects and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant HR experience, or 2 years as an HR Analyst II.
• Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, data analysis, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Certifications:

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR/SPHR)
• Certified Benefits or Compensation Professional (CBP/CCP)
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)

Required Skillset - Advanced Excel & Data Analysis Proficiency

• Mastery of formulas and functions: VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, IF/IFS, SUMIF(S), COUNTIF(S), and text functions.
• Strong experience with PivotTables, Power Query, and Power Pivot.
• Ability to design dynamic reporting tools using modern Excel functions (UNIQUE, FILTER, SORT).
• Data validation, conditional formatting, and protection/sharing for report integrity.
• (Optional) VBA/Macro automation for repetitive tasks.
• Access Database knowledge a plus.

Experience Below:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, and (4) yrs. of relevant experience.
• Classification and compensation experience.
• Reporting and analysis experience.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis proficiency.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Personable, flexible, multitasker, and handles pressure well.
• Professional, organized, with strong written and verbal communication skills a must.
• Valid CA driver license that allows you to drive in the course of your employment.