Compensation Analyst

Alera Group

14h • $75,000 - $90,000 • Remote

About The Position

As Alera Group continues to grow and evolve, strong compensation strategy and data integrity are critical to supporting our people and our business. We are seeking a Compensation Analyst who will play a key role in maintaining competitive, equitable, and well-governed compensation programs across the enterprise.
This role combines analytical rigor with operational execution — supporting job pricing, salary benchmarking, reporting, and compensation administration within Workday. You’ll partner closely with HR and business leaders to ensure our compensation practices are data-driven, aligned, and scalable.
About Alera Group
Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients’ success in Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, and Wealth Services. With offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to deliver national strength with local service.
Why Join Alera Group
Enterprise visibility supporting compensation programs across a growing national platform
Data-driven culture investing in systems, analytics, and operational excellence
Collaborative environment where HR and business leaders partner closely to drive thoughtful decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field
• At least 2 years of relevant experience required; prior experience in insurance or financial services strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Workday compensation functionality
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to data integrity

Nice To Haves

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation preferred
• Ability to translate complex compensation concepts into clear insights
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative mindset with a service-oriented approach

Responsibilities

• Conduct job pricing and compensation benchmarking across all levels using external market data and internal equity analysis
• Evaluate roles and provide data-driven recommendations to support competitive positioning
• Lead compensation data quality initiatives to ensure accuracy and consistency within Workday and related datasets
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc compensation reports, dashboards, and analytics for HR and business leaders
• Maintain and improve reporting tools that enhance visibility into compensation trends
• Support annual compensation review processes and salary structure maintenance
• Assist with sales compensation review and related analysis
• Partner on Workday compensation configuration, testing, and process optimization
• Manage salary survey participation, including submission and analysis of published results
• Contribute to enterprise-wide compensation projects and transformation initiatives
• Support ongoing improvements to compensation structures and governance processes

Benefits

• Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits to our colleagues, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, generous paid time off and much more.
• This position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus.

What This Job Offers

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