We are looking for a Compensation Analyst to support compensation programs and market-based pay decisions for an organization based in Jersey City, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can evaluate pay structures, interpret compensation data, and help maintain fair and competitive salary practices across the business. The role partners closely with HR stakeholders to provide analytical guidance on pay decisions, compliance considerations, and annual compensation activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate roles using compensation data and benchmarking resources to recommend job classification and appropriate pay ranges while balancing external competitiveness with internal alignment.<br>• Partner with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to assess pay recommendations for hires, promotions, and market-driven adjustments, escalating final approvals as needed.<br>• Perform exemption reviews and apply wage and hour standards to support compliant compensation practices.<br>• Take part in compensation and salary survey submissions, then interpret survey findings to inform pay analysis and organizational positioning.<br>• Support annual compensation activities by assisting with merit planning, incentive administration, data validation, employee communications, and processing tasks.<br>• Contribute to variable pay initiatives through analysis, payout calculations, and financial modeling tied to compensation budgets.<br>• Assist with executive compensation administration, including support for long-term incentive programs and equity tracking tools.<br>• Maintain compensation-related data, reports, and spreadsheets to improve accuracy and support decision-making.<br>• Work onsite in Jersey City, New Jersey when business needs require in-office collaboration.
<p>We are looking for a Compensation Analyst to support pay programs and compensation planning for our organization in Jersey City, New Jersey. This role focuses on market analysis, salary administration, compliance review, and year-end compensation activities while helping ensure pay practices remain competitive and aligned with business needs. The position also contributes to incentive planning and select executive compensation initiatives in a collaborative human resources environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Evaluate compensation data from market sources to assess job leveling, pay positioning, and salary range alignment while balancing external benchmarks with internal consistency.</p><p>• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and compensation leadership to review pay recommendations for new hires, role changes, and market-based adjustments.</p><p>• Perform exemption assessments and apply wage and hour guidelines to help maintain compliance with applicable labor standards.</p><p>• Take part in compensation surveys and interpret results to support decisions on organizational pay competitiveness.</p><p>• Contribute to annual compensation cycles by assisting with merit planning, incentive administration, data validation, employee communications, and related processing activities.</p><p>• Support variable pay programs through analysis, payout calculations, and financial modeling tied to compensation budgets.</p><p>• Assist with executive compensation work, including administration of long-term incentive programs and oversight of equity-related tools and processes.</p>