Analyst, Compensation

Vitamin Shoppe•Secaucus, NJ

15d•$80,000 - $88,000

About The Position

At The Vitamin Shoppe, our Health Enthusiasts are at the heart of everything we do. As a Compensation Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting both the design and execution of compensation programs, while ensuring data integrity, compliance, and operational excellence across Retail, Corporate, and Distribution Center populations. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong analytical capability with business acumen, and who can balance strategic insight with strong execution and process discipline.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (CCP certification preferred or interest in pursuing)
2 to 5 years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, payroll, or related analytical function
Experience supporting merit, incentive, or compensation cycle administration
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and recommend solutions
Advanced Excel skills including modeling, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis
Experience with ADP EV5 or comparable HRIS/payroll systems
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
Execution-oriented with strong attention to detail
Strong data accuracy and process management skills
Comfortable working within established compensation frameworks
Able to balance execution with forward-thinking, strategic insight
Developing compensation expertise with a continuous improvement mindset

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail, multi-unit, or hourly workforce environments
Experience conducting salary surveys and interpreting market data
Exposure to compensation program design or total rewards strategy

Responsibilities

Compensation Program Administration Administer the annual merit planning process, including data preparation, reporting, payout validation, and support for program design and continuous improvement
Administer the monthly store bonus process, ensuring accurate and timely payouts
Maintain wage plans and structures across Retail, Corporate, and Distribution Center populations by region and job grade
Support implementation and ongoing enhancement of compensation programs aligned to total rewards strategy
Market Data, Analysis & Reporting Conduct market pricing, competitive pay analysis, and financial modeling to support compensation decisions
Conduct compensation studies and benchmarking analyses to identify trends and competitive risks
Complete annual salary survey submissions and ensure accurate job matching
Prepare standard and ad hoc reporting and analytics to support HR and business decision making
Proactively monitor compensation trends and identify risks and opportunities
Job Evaluation & Compliance Administer and support job description and job evaluation processes
Maintain job documentation and ensure alignment with compensation frameworks
Partner with HR and Legal to support FLSA compliance, audits, and policy reviews
Ensure compensation programs and pay practices remain compliant with regulatory requirements
Process, Systems & Continuous Improvement Maintain compensation data integrity within HRIS systems (ADP EV5 or equivalent)
Support data audits, validation efforts, and compensation cycle execution
Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation across compensation programs
Maintain documentation of compensation policies, procedures, and workflows
Partner cross functionally with HR, Talent Acquisition, Legal, Finance, and Field Leadership on compensation initiatives