Position Title: Compensation Specialist
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Compensation Specialist opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:- Conduct market pricing and benchmarking of jobs using external compensation surveys and other relevant market data.
- Review job descriptions and evaluate positions based on role scope, responsibilities, complexity, decision-making, qualifications, and market practices.
- Support the administration and maintenance of salary structures, pay ranges, geographic differentials, job levels, and compensation-related HRIS data.
- Analyze employee compensation relative to internal salary ranges, market data, peers, and other relevant factors.
- Prepare compensation recommendations for new hires, promotions, market adjustments, transfers, and other compensation actions.
- Support annual and mid-year compensation processes, including merit increases, promotional increases, market adjustments, and incentive planning.
- Assist with the administration and analysis of short-term and long-term incentive programs, as applicable.
- Participate in compensation surveys and analyze survey results to identify market trends and potential impacts to Company's compensation programs.
- Perform salary and workforce analyses to identify pay trends, compression, internal equity considerations, and other compensation issues.
- Develop compensation models, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations to support compensation decisions.
- Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Payroll, Finance, and business leaders on compensation-related matters.
- Provide guidance to HR and managers regarding compensation programs, salary ranges, job levels, and compensation practices.
- Maintain accurate compensation documentation, job information, salary structures, and supporting analysis.
- Support the development and maintenance of compensation policies, procedures, guidelines, manager resources, and employee communications.
- Assist with job architecture and career-leveling activities, including evaluating roles against established career frameworks.
- Research compensation practices and market trends and recommend improvements to existing programs and processes.
- Support compensation compliance activities and help ensure compensation practices are administered consistently with applicable policies and requirements.
- Lead or participate in compensation projects and process-improvement initiatives.
- Serve as a compensation resource for colleagues and provide support or guidance to less-experienced team members as appropriate.
- Perform other compensation and total rewards responsibilities as assigned.
Job Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Approximately 4–7 years of compensation, total rewards, HR analytics, or related experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of compensation principles and practices, including market pricing, salary structures, job evaluation, salary administration, and incentive compensation.
- Experience working with compensation survey data and market-pricing methodologies.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and identify meaningful trends.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Experience with HRIS and compensation systems preferred.
- Ability to independently evaluate compensation issues, identify potential solutions, and develop well-supported recommendations.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain compensation concepts and analysis to different audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive employee compensation information.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with HR partners, managers, and business leaders.
- High degree of integrity, judgment, professionalism, and commitment to teamwork.
- Strong communication skills desired.
- The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.
- Travel Required: 0-5%
Job Details:- Job Type: Contract
- Pay Rate Range: $57-$74/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience)
- Location: 100% Remote Acceptable
- Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future. #TerraPro