Compensation Analyst
About The Position
A key contributor to the Human Resources team, the Compensation Analyst participates in the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs that are competitive, equitable, and aligned with Casella Waste Systems, Inc.’s strategic and workforce objectives. This position provides expert, data-driven guidance to core and field-based HR partners and leaders by evaluating roles, analyzing market data, and supporting consistent, compliant pay decisions that enhance Casella’s ability to attract, retain, and motivate a diverse, high-performing workforce. Through disciplined governance and system integrity, the position ensures compensation practices effectively support enterprise performance in a complex, multi-state operating environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
- 3-5 years of progressive compensation or total rewards experience
- Experience leading job evaluations
- Experience conducting market pricing
- Experience participating in external compensation surveys
- Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with HR, HRIS, and Payroll professionals
- Strong knowledge of compensation principles
- Strong knowledge of job evaluation methodologies
- Strong knowledge of market analysis
- Strong knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements
- Advanced analytical skills
- Commitment to data integrity
- Demonstrated ability to influence and advise leaders through clear, data-driven insights
- Ability to effectively communicate complex information
- Flexibility to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to embrace change
- Legally authorized to work in the US
Nice To Haves
- Professional certification in total rewards or a specialty credential (e.g., CCP, CSRP, GRP, CECP, CSCP)
Responsibilities
- Administers compensation programs, policies, and structures to ensure alignment with Casella’s compensation philosophy, workforce strategy, and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluates and analyzes jobs through structured job analysis and job evaluation methodologies to support internal equity and role clarity across the organization.
- Conducts market pricing and salary benchmarking by participating in external compensation surveys and analyzing relevant labor markets.
- Provides consultative guidance to regional HR managers and managers on salary recommendations, job classifications, pay changes, and pay equity considerations.
- Analyzes compensation and workforce data to identify trends, discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Administers annual compensation cycles, including merit increases, market adjustments, and equity reviews, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and governance adherence.
- Develops and delivers reports, dashboards, and presentations that translate data into actionable insights for leadership decision-making.
- Maintains compensation databases and documentation, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and audit readiness in partnership with HRIS and Payroll.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local compensation-related laws and internal policies, supporting transparency and fairness.
- Contributes to cross-functional initiatives and projects that enhance compensation program effectiveness, scalability, and continuous improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
