livinghr - Compensation Analyst
Requirements
• Proficiency in at least one major compensation survey platform (Radford/Aon, Mercer, WTW, or similar) is required • 3–5+ years of compensation experience with demonstrated expertise in market pricing and benchmarking • Strong Excel skills — comfortable with VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data modeling • Solid understanding of job architecture, pay structures, and FLSA classification • Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, project-based consulting environment • Strong advisory, stakeholder management, and communication skills • Experience working in consulting, professional services, or multi-client environments • CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or other relevant HR certification • Experience supporting pay equity analyses and total rewards program design • Familiarity with HRIS platforms (Workday, UKG, Paylocity, or similar) • Experience with PE-backed, high-growth, or multi-state organizations • Willingness to travel occasionally as client needs require • WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT • livingHR engages contract consultants on a project-by-project basis. Engagement timing, scope, and duration vary based on client needs. Consultants may be considered for multiple opportunities over time as part of our long-term talent community. This engagement is structured as a contract role with the potential for extension based on client need and mutual fit. • livingHR · The Work Agency™ · livinghr.com http://livinghr.com
Responsibilities
• Conduct job evaluations and market pricing analyses using major compensation survey platforms • Benchmark roles across functions and levels against external market data to inform pay decisions • Develop and maintain salary structures, pay ranges, and job hierarchies • Analyze internal pay equity and identify trends, anomalies, or areas requiring attention • Support compensation review cycles including merit, bonus, and off-cycle adjustments • Prepare compensation recommendations and present findings to HR Business Partners and leadership • Respond to ad hoc compensation requests and provide guidance on offer recommendations • Maintain documentation of job profiles, comp guidelines, and benchmarking methodologies • Partner with livingHR Principals and client stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes • Track billable work and maintain accurate project documentation
Benefits
• Market Pricing & Benchmarking | Remote | Contract • Contract (Duration TBD) | $50-$75/hr • TALENT COMMUNITY NOTICE • This position is part of livingHR’s talent community. By applying, you are expressing interest in joining our network of trusted professionals who partner with us on a contract basis when client project needs arise. This is not an immediate or guaranteed opening. Engagements are project-based, and livingHR will reach out when an opportunity aligns with your experience, availability, and location.
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