HR Specialist I

Title: HR Specialist I / Compensation Analyst I
Work Location: Remote-but needs to work EST time zone hours
Duration: 6+ Months
Shift Timing: 1st shift | 8am-5pm M-F

Summary:

• The Compensation Analyst I is an entry level compensation role responsible for transactional compensation actions and analytics, including requests from TA, HR, and the business.
• In this role, the incumbent will participate in salary surveys, job evaluations, and analytical assignments involving the development, implementation and administration of compensation programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the administration and delivery of compensation programs.
• Participate in the annual global compensation salary survey process.
• Conduct job evaluations and market pricing.
• Respond to compensation inquiries, ensuring on time delivery to HR and the business, adhering to high service levels and SLA requirements.
• Support the development of salary increase proposals and promotions through data-driven analysis.
• Assist with research and analysis of compensation and reward programs.
• Ensure compensation practices are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations across all countries.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to support compensation programs and practices.
• Provide support in the administration of salary planning, merit planning, and incentive programs.
• Approve job/compensation-related actions in Workday.
• Prepare compensation reporting and analyses.
• Assist and support compensation-related projects, processes, and audits as needed.

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Math, or related field required with 0-2 years of related experience in HR, Finance, or analytical data-focused role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g. VLOOKUP, pivot tables, basic formulas) required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent years of related experience.
• Experience with HRIS Systems (Workday preferred), including running queries, accessing and manipulating data.
• Exposure to/experience in job analysis and job evaluation.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive data and maintain confidentiality.
• Candidate must be in east coast time zone.

Required Skills:

• Excel skills with VLOOKUP, Pivot Tales and formulas.
• Attention to details.

Preferred Skills:

• Pedi experience is a +

Education Requirement:

• HS/GED.