Senior Compensation Analyst

JDPA LIMITED

Senior Compensation Analyst supporting and coordinating compensation programs at JD Power. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure competitive and equitable practices.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

compensation analysiscompensation configurationdata integritymarket pricing methodologiesadvanced Excel proficiencycompensation principlesincentive programspay transparency initiativesjob levelingsystem enhancements

Soft Skills

analytical skillsquantitative skillscommunication skillsconsulting skillsstakeholder managementdata interpretationtrend identificationinsight communication

Tools & Technologies

Workdaycompensation dashboardscompensation reportscompensation models

Industry Keywords

compensation regulationscompensation cyclesmerit planningbonus planningpromotion planningcompensation surveysinternal equitymarket competitivenessstrategic workforce planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design, evaluation, and administration of base pay, variable pay, and incentive programs across the global organization.
Conduct and coordinate compensation analyses, including regular audit of compensation elements including incentive and commission plans, ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness.
Help lead the planning for the annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, promotion) within Workday, ensuring accuracy, data integrity, and seamless execution.
Participate in compensation surveys (e.g., Mercer, WTW, Radford); analyze results to inform pay positioning, salary ranges and compensation structure maintenance and updates.
Partner with P&C Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to provide guidance on new hire offers, promotions, and off-cycle compensation decisions.
Analyze compensation trends and provide insights to support strategic workforce planning.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation regulations.
Leverage Workday to build compensation dashboards, reports, and models to support leadership decision‑making and measure program effectiveness.
Lead or support cross-functional compensation related projects such as pay transparency initiatives, policy harmonization, M&A, job leveling, and system enhancements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field
5–7+ years of compensation experience, with increasing responsibility
Hands‑on Workday experience is required, including compensation configuration, reporting, and cycle administration
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including advanced Excel proficiency.
Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and communicate insights clearly to non‑technical audiences
Strong understanding of compensation principles, market pricing methodologies, and regulatory requirements
Excellent communication, consulting, and stakeholder‑management skills.
Advanced Excel skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Professional development opportunities
Paid time off
Opportunities for career advancement