Senior Compensation Specialist

Hire Point Recruiting · Livingston, New Jersey

FULL TIME

Job Description

Conduct market benchmarking and competitive pay analyses to support compensation decisions across the organization.

Evaluate positions and recommend appropriate job levels, salary ranges, and classifications.

Partner with HR and hiring managers to develop compensation recommendations for new hires, promotions, transfers, and adjustments.

Support annual compensation planning, including merit increases, bonus payouts, and salary structure reviews.

Participate in compensation surveys and analyze results to assess market competitiveness and internal equity.

Maintain job architecture, salary structures, and compensation data within HR systems.

Analyze compensation trends, develop reports, and present findings and recommendations to leadership.

Support the design and administration of incentive compensation programs.

Identify opportunities to improve compensation processes, reporting, and tools.

Partner with HR, Finance, and Payroll to ensure accurate compensation planning and administration.

Support pay equity reviews and compliance with applicable compensation requirements.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

5+ years of progressive compensation experience, including market pricing, job evaluation, and annual compensation planning.

Strong understanding of salary structures, incentive programs, and compensation practices.

Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and complex data analysis.

Ability to communicate findings clearly and build effective relationships with HR and business leaders.

Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and handle confidential information with discretion.

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or progress toward certification preferred.

Experience supporting compensation programs across multiple business units or countries preferred.