Senior Compensation Specialist

Senior Compensation SpecialistAt Pacifica Continental, we are partnering with a well-known company in the construction industry to find a Senior Compensation Specialist to join their team!

The Senior Compensation Specialist plays a key role in supporting company-wide compensation programs by driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance, and delivering insightful analytics. This role focuses on maintaining accurate compensation data, supporting the consistent application of pay practices, and aligning initiatives with the organization’s overall compensation strategy. Additionally, this professional acts as the primary point of contact for Workday compensation processes and partners closely with HR, Finance, and external advisors to ensure effective collaboration and program success.Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Own and maintain Workday compensation business processes and data accuracy
• Coordinate and support the annual merit and bonus planning processes across the organization
• Serve as the primary steward of company´s Career Architecture and Salary Grading Structure, ensuring governance and consistency
• Conduct internal equity reviews and provide guidance on pay decisions and job leveling across business units
• Prepare, analyze, and deliver compensation reports and insights to HRBPs and senior leadership
• Support external audits, compliance efforts, and structural updates in partnership with the CHRO and consulting firms
• Collaborate with the Compensation Specialist, Solar, to ensure alignment between enterprise frameworks and Solar-specific needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education And Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field; CCP certification a plus
• 4+ years of progressive compensation experience, ideally in a Workday-enabled environment
• Strong analytical, reporting, and Excel skills; experience with compensation modeling and salary structure governance
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive data with discretion
• Effective communicator and collaborator across functions and levels
• Construction or energy industry experience preferred but not required

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