Compensation Specialist

Description We are looking for a Compensation Specialist to support the design and administration of pay programs for our client in East Mesa, Arizona. This position partners with HR and business leaders to evaluate compensation practices, maintain fair and competitive salary structures, and provide data-driven recommendations that support hiring and retention. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and a solid understanding of compensation compliance and pay equity.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate external market data and regional pay trends to help keep compensation programs competitive and aligned with business needs.
• Review compensation metrics and internal pay information to recommend changes related to salaries, promotions, and incentive opportunities.
• Partner with HR leadership and operational stakeholders to shape compensation approaches that support organizational priorities and budget expectations.
• Perform job assessments and internal equity reviews to establish appropriate pay ranges and grade placement for new and existing positions.
• Maintain and update salary frameworks, pay grades, and compensation guidelines to promote consistency and equitable pay practices.
• Monitor economic conditions, labor market movement, and organizational changes to suggest updates to compensation structures when needed.
• Work with department leaders to develop incentive plans that reinforce team goals and broader company performance outcomes.
• Keep compensation records, survey results, and plan documentation accurate, organized, and current for reporting and decision-making purposes.
• Conduct periodic audits of compensation data and practices to support policy adherence and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Advise managers and employees on compensation-related questions while handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in compensation analysis or a comparable HR specialty, including work with benchmarking, job evaluation, and pay program development.
• Strong working knowledge of compensation methodology, including salary structures, incentive design, and internal pay equity.
• Familiarity with compensation-related employment laws and regulatory requirements, including equal pay and wage compliance standards.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to use formulas, reporting tools, and pivot tables to analyze compensation data.
• Experience using compensation or HR systems such as Workday, PayScale, or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain compensation concepts clearly to leaders, managers, and employees.

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