Compensation Specialist

Connexion Systems + Engineering

Bedford, MA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$60–$83 Per Hour

SKILLS

Administrative Management, Analysis Skills, Certified Compensation Professional, Communication Skills, Compensation Analysis, Compensation and Benefits, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Documentation, Employee Retention, Federal Contracts, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Modeling, Government Contracts, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, Pivot Tables, Pricing, Process Improvement, Project/Program Coordination, SAP, Scalable System Development, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Research, Technical Support, Vlookups

LOCATION

Bedford, MA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Connexions mission is to provide "best in class" services to job seekers. We strive to achieve excellence in job placement, staffing, and recruiting services, while treating candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.

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.

Please use the apply button to submit your resume for consideration. A Connexion Representative will contact you shortly.

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About the Company

Connexion Systems + Engineering

Connexion is an award-winning professional staffing firm that strives to be the unrivaled staffing solution for job seekers by expertly connecting talent with opportunity. Over the last 20 years Connexion has built the most admired team of staffing experts in the industry. We give back, change lives and offer unconditional support to the candidates we represent.

Put Connexion's 20 years of experience to work for you! Our professionals have unrivaled relationships and contacts with the hiring managers, human resources team and decision makers at the most desirable companies to work for.

Don't let your resume get lost in an inbox, Connexion's recruiting team will advocate on your behalf to get you the job you want

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1999

WEBSITE

https://www.csetalent.com/

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