Job Title: Compensation Analyst Job Description The Sr. HR Compensation Specialist directly administers competitive and equitable compensation programs, ensuring hands-on involvement in all aspects of compensation work. Responsibilities include actively developing and implementing compensation policies, managing pay structures, conducting in-depth market research, and analyzing compensation data to ensure accuracy. This role also oversees the design and administration of salary structures, pay grades, bonus, incentive, and merit programs, while leading projects that optimize compensation practices. Regular audits to ensure data integrity, compliance with regulations, and ongoing improvements in technology to streamline operations are essential. Additionally, the role involves designing and delivering training to educate leaders and employees on compensation practices and change management strategies. Responsibilities + Administer all compensation programs including base pay, variable pay, bonus/merit program, and other compensation-related activities. + Maintain salary structures, pay grades, compensation guidelines, and HRIS compensation module. + Serve as a consultant to HR partners and leaders, providing expert guidance and recommendations on compensation-related matters. + Conduct regular benchmarking and analyze compensation practices to ensure programs remain fair and competitive. + Develop, analyze, forecast, and recommend merit and AIP scenarios to Leadership for budget, forecasting, reporting, and decision-making purposes. + Manage the annual merit and AIP calculations, forecasting, processing, and reporting to Business Unit leaders. + Analyze competitive market data for job positions, job families, and departments, and prepare proposals to leadership on potential pay adjustments. + Create and conduct market data presentations to leaders. + Analyze pay structures, pay ranges, and placement of all positions in pay ranges, recommending adjustments as necessary. + Utilize data analytics and metrics to provide insights into compensation trends, cost analyses, and ROI of compensation programs. + Build relationships with leaders to understand department structure, goals, and business objectives, and educate them on compensation practices. + Ensure compliance with various government regulations by staying abreast of legislative changes and industry best practices. + Perform annual audits to ensure compensation data integrity and pay equity for all active positions. + Enhance workflows and maintain process documents for compensation processes. Essential Skills + 5+ years of direct, hands-on experience administering compensation programs in a large, complex organization. + Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, with a preferred emphasis in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, or accounting. + Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, v-lookups, and complex formulas. + Experience with HRIS and compensation management software. + Demonstrated expertise in conducting complex data analysis and modeling. + Strong organizational skills with proven project management experience. + Excellent communication and presentation skills. + In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations related to compensation. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Master’s degree. + Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) Certification. + Experience with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group). + Experience in the financial services or credit union industry. + Experience in developing data visualizations using analytics software such as Tableau or Power BI. + Experience in change management, including the ability to develop and deliver training programs. Work Environment M-F 8am to 5pm Hybrid Role (2-3 days in, 2-3 days remote weekly). The position involves working onsite at the corporate headquarters in Austin, Texas at least one day per week, but up to three days per week. The role may involve periodic stressful conditions and may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule, overtime, and evening/weekend hours. Public contact position, requiring appropriate professional appearance. Frequent computer use at a workstation for up to two hours at a time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The office offers a beautiful working environment with a gym, café, and game room onsite. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.