Compensation Analyst

SOLV Energy • San Diego, CA

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Compensation Analyst supports the administration, analysis, and ongoing development of SOLV Energy’s compensation programs and practices. The role performs compensation analyses, supports market pricing and salary survey activities, assists with annual compensation cycles, and helps ensure compensation decisions are consistent, competitive, equitable, and aligned with the organization’s compensation philosophy.

This is a hybrid role with regular in-office presence in San Diego, California. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. The position may also perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience as a compensation specialist or analyst.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
• Research and analytical skills to gather and interpret data.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work with teammates across business areas, levels, and geographic locations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail, with the ability to produce analysis and present information clearly, concisely, and effectively.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Working knowledge of an HR system.
• Time-management skills and ability to deliver on commitments.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Aon Radford or similar compensation survey platforms.
• Experience working with an HRIS or compensation management system.
• Experience in renewables and/or construction.
• Experience with Workday, which is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with compensation analyses for new and existing positions, including reviewing job descriptions, evaluating job scope and responsibilities, conducting market pricing, and recommending job levels, grades, and salary ranges.
• Assist with job evaluation and leveling activities, including identifying potential inconsistencies in job scope, level, title, or classification.
• Complete and submit annual and ad hoc compensation surveys, including Aon Radford salary surveys; coordinate the collection, validation, matching, and submission of required employee and job data.
• Assist with annual merit, promotion, and bonus cycles, including eligibility reviews, data validation, compensation worksheets, system configuration and testing, reporting, and audits.
• Support post-cycle reconciliation to ensure approved compensation changes are accurately reflected in HR and payroll systems.
• Perform compensation data audits to identify discrepancies, data quality issues, and potential inconsistencies.
• Perform compensation calculations and analyses, including range penetration, compa-ratio, percent increases, market positioning, and other compensation metrics.
• Support compensation-related HRIS transactions, testing, and system enhancements as needed.
• Assist with developing and maintaining compensation procedures, guidelines, tools, templates, and documentation.
• Advise management on applicable state and federal employment regulations and benefits and compensation policies.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop, review, evaluate, and maintain job descriptions for job requisitions and the job description repository, ensuring accuracy and consistency in job scope, responsibilities, titles, and levels.
• Participate in compensation-related projects and initiatives, such as compensation audits, market studies, and policy updates.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level