Compensation Specialist

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Title: Compensation Specialist
Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering

Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type

• Duration: 3+ year contract
• Pay rate: $60-$83/hr + benefits
• Job Location: Bedford, MA
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, hybrid (2 days onsite)
• Job#: bh19154

Description:
Are you an experienced compensation professional who enjoys leading high-impact projects that shape how organizations attract, retain, and reward talent? We're seeking a senior CompensationSpecialist to lead strategic compensation initiatives for a highly respected, mission-driven research and technology organization supporting national security and advanced innovation.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned compensation expert to drive meaningful organizational change while working alongside HR and business leaders on enterprise-wide compensation programs.

What You'll Do
As a Compensation Specialist, you'll lead and execute strategic compensation projects, including:

• Design, develop, and implement compensation programs, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with federal and state compensation regulations
• Redesign and enhance job architecture, including:
  • Job families
  • Career levels
  • Title governance
  • FLSA classifications
• Analyze salary grades and compensation band structures using market data
• Conduct market pricing and internal equity analyses
• Build financial models to evaluate compensation changes and transition strategies
• Develop compensation administration guidelines, manager toolkits, and supporting documentation
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to successfully execute compensation initiatives
• Present recommendations and analytical findings to HR leadership and executive teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field (Master's preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive compensation experience
• Strong expertise in:
  • Compensation program design
  • Job architecture and job leveling
  • Salary structure design
  • Market pricing
  • Compensation analysis
• Experience leading complex compensation or total rewards projects
• Experience working across cross-functional teams
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
  • Financial modeling
  • Data analysis
• Experience with major compensation survey platforms such as Radford/AON, Mercer, Pearl Meyer, or TSG
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
• Experience with HRIS or compensation platforms such as SAP, SuccessFactors, or Payscale MarketPay
• Government contractor or federally funded research organization experience
• Familiarity with Department of Defense environments
• Experience supporting large-scale organizational compensation initiatives

Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide compensation strategy while working on high-visibility projects in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. You'll play a key role in modernizing compensation programs, improving job architecture, and helping build scalable total rewards practices that support a world-class workforce.

If you're a compensation professional with deep expertise in job architecture, salary structures, market analysis, and compensation strategy, we'd love to hear from you.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits
Enjoy a competitive hourly rate of $60-$83/hour plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical insurance, 10 days of Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays, and a 401(k) with company match.

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