Compensation Analyst
About The Position
Make an impact every day by shaping how employees are recognized and rewarded. Serco is hiring an entry level Compensation Analyst I to join our Human Resources team—either a hybrid work arrangement from at our Herndon, Virginia headquarters or remotely from anywhere in the U.S. This role offers the opportunity to shape compensation programs that align with strategic business goals while reinforcing our commitment to attracting, retaining, and rewarding top talent. Whether you're local or remote, you'll play a key part in driving impact across the organization. As a key member of the HR Center of Excellence Reward team, you’ll help ensure employees are compensated fairly and competitively, while maintaining compliance with applicable U.S. and Canadian contracting requirements. You’ll work closely with HR partners, functional and business leaders to deliver data-driven reward decisions, support government contract proposals, and guide internal pay review, all with a focus on transparency, equity, and impact. Position Summary: The Compensation Analyst I conducts analysis of jobs, hourly wages, salaries, and incentive programs to evaluate internal equity, external competitiveness, and legal compliance of the company’s pay practices. This role is a key member of the HR Centers of Excellence team providing recommendations to HR leadership and HR Business Partners regarding salary grades, market rates, and incentive program design. The HR Center of Excellence team acts as a partner , providing specialized knowledge, infrastructure, and frameworks that underpin key elements of the employee lifecycle.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor’s degree or work experience in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in compensation planning for a mid-to large-sized company; government contracting experience strongly preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with HRIS systems and compensation benchmarking tools.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Working knowledge of compensation-related laws and regulations (FLSA, SCLS, DCAA, EEO/pay equity).
- Ability to work across all levels of the organization and influence through expertise and collaboration.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence for process efficiency and solutioning is a plus.
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Partner with stakeholders including HR Business Partners to provide guidance on compensation decisions, policy interpretation, and pay compliance and equity.
- Perform job evaluations and market analyses using salary surveys and benchmarking tools to assess competitiveness and inform pay decisions.
- Analyze internal pay structures to ensure fairness and equity among employees performing similar work; identify and address pay discrepancies.
- Map contract labor categories to internal job descriptions for proposal efforts and help ensure Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and applicable Canadian pay compliance.
- Make recommendations regarding salary grades, market rates, and compensation adjustments for specific jobs.
- Assist in the implementation and administration of incentive programs, performance review, and merit-rating programs.
- Review salary increases for compliance with company policy, budget constraints, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in and/or conduct wage and compensation surveys; maintain benchmarking tools and compensation databases.
- Prepare and present compensation analysis summaries for review.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Payroll, and other business partners to ensure alignment and operational efficiency.
- Support enterprise-wide HR lifecycle initiatives, including annual merit planning and bonus administration, with responsibility for configuring the merit planning tool and managing calibration processes.
- Prepare and present compensation analysis summaries in formats suitable for executive review (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
- Operate with minimal supervision, exercising independent judgment and expertise.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
