Compensation Analyst – AI & Systems Development

Early Warning®•Scottsdale, AZ

2d•$66,560 - $81,120•Hybrid

About The Position

The Compensation Analyst - AI & Systems Development supports the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of compensation programs while helping modernize compensation processes through HR systems, automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools. This role looks beyond the spreadsheet to understand the story behind the data and translate complex information into actionable insights that help attract, motivate, and retain talent. The role partners with HR, Total Rewards, Finance, HR Operations, Technology, and business leaders to support market pricing, job architecture, compensation planning, data integrity, workflow optimization, and decision-making tools. The position contributes to compliant, equitable, and scalable compensation programs aligned with business objectives, internal equity, regulatory requirements, and the company’s reward philosophy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, HR technology, systems development, business applications, or related HR functions.
Experience supporting compensation programs such as market pricing, salary structures, job evaluations, incentive compensation, pay equity analysis, or annual compensation planning.
Experience developing, administering, testing, or improving business applications, workflows, reporting tools, automation solutions, or HR system functionality.
Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills, with curiosity to look beyond the immediate data and interpret complex information.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Demonstrated attention to detail, professionalism, discretion, and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, including advanced Excel; ability to create clear reports, presentations, and stakeholder-facing materials.
Effective interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Background and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Prior HR system experience, preferably Workday, including compensation, job profile, position management, or compensation planning functionality.
Experience with AI tools, machine learning concepts, automation technologies, generative AI platforms, prompt engineering, or enterprise AI implementation.
Experience with SQL, Python, APIs, Power Automate, low-code or no-code platforms, cloud-based data environments, or similar technologies.
Experience building or supporting AI-enabled HR, compensation, analytics, or workflow applications.
Experience participating in or completing compensation benchmarking surveys.
Experience with data visualization or business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar platforms.
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), SHRM-CP, PHR, or related certification.

Responsibilities

Analyze internal and external compensation data, market trends, job requirements, and business needs to provide sound recommendations on compensation decisions, including offers, promotions, adjustments, job evaluations, and salary range placement.
Support core compensation programs and processes, including base pay, salary structure maintenance, market pricing, incentive processing, pay equity analyses, and annual compensation planning activities.
Support planning and execution of merit, bonus, incentive, and other compensation cycles, including preparation, testing, eligibility review, data audits, manager tools, communications, post-cycle reporting, and related process improvements.
Design, build, administer, or enhance compensation-related applications, workflows, automation tools, dashboards, and AI-supported solutions that improve modeling, data validation, reporting, employee experience, and operational efficiency.
Maintain and audit compensation-related data in HR systems, including job profiles, grades, ranges, compensation changes, and related employee records. Partner with HR Operations, HRIS, and Technology teams to troubleshoot issues, support testing, manage integrations, and ensure data is accurate, timely, and aligned across systems and reporting outputs.
Identify opportunities to streamline compensation operations through low-code or no-code tools, scripting, APIs, business intelligence tools, or enhanced workflows. Maintain documentation, controls, and governance practices for compensation processes, systems, and applications.
Support compensation governance practices, approval processes, records retention expectations, pay transparency requirements, wage and hour considerations, and company policies. Protect the integrity and confidentiality of compensation systems, employee data, and related information.
Partner cross-functionally on HR initiatives, educational materials, employee or manager communications, presentations, and decision-making tools related to compensation programs and processes.

Benefits

Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans
Company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA)
Pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses
100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility for the 401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees
Generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees
11 paid company holidays
Paid volunteer day
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Maven Family Planning support (egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work)