HR Compensation Coordinator

Job Summary/Company: We are seeking a detail-oriented HR Compensation Coordinator to join our client in Reston for a focused, three-month assignment. This role is critical in ensuring the integrity of our compensation structures and supporting the broader human resources team. You will play a keypart in auditing salary data, managing transitions, and ensuring all compensation practices align with internal benchmarks and local regulations. Please apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Provide analytical and administrative support for the design and implementation of corporate compensation programs.
• Review and analyze salary market data to ensure competitive positioning; map positions to internal standardized titles or Service Contract Act (SCA) labor categories.
• Draft, review, and revise job descriptions in alignment with established Compensation Program guidelines.
• Support annual compensation cycles by preparing, auditing, and validating large-scale data files.
• Lead the submission process for salary surveys to maintain up-to-date market intelligence.
• Conduct regular audits of employee data (salary, titles, bonuses, FLSA status) and partner with HRIS teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare complex compensation reports and assist in the development of real-time dashboards for leadership.
• Facilitate job evaluations and classification updates to ensure internal equity and organizational consistency.
• Ensure organizational compliance with all federal and state labor laws, including minimum wage and FLSA regulations.
• Monitor and track legislative updates impacting HR and compensation practices to ensure proactive policy adjustments.
• Assist in the preparation of mandatory filings, such as EEO-1 reports, and other statutory requirements.
• Support the update of HR policies and serve as a subject matter expert for inquiries regarding pay, compliance, and internal procedures.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
• Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, specifically within compensation or data-heavy HR roles.
  
• Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency is required (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, IF functions, and data modeling).
  
• Analytical Ability: Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze complex datasets and exercise sound judgment.
  
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on providing high-quality "customer service" to internal stakeholders.
  
• Professionalism: Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive employee data with integrity.
  
• Adaptability: Strong time-management skills and the ability to pivot quickly between tasks in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.