Compensation & Benefits Analyst

Fieldpiece Instruments • Orange, CA

11d • $130,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Fieldpiece is hiring an experienced Compensation & Benefits Analyst to help shape and manage programs that attract, reward, and retain employees. This hands-on, highly visible role will influence compensation strategies, improve benefits offerings, administer incentive programs, and strengthen the systems and analytics that support the company’s growth. The analyst will partner with HR leadership, Finance, Sales, and external partners to turn complex data into practical insights and solutions.

The role is based in Orange, California. The California annual base salary range is $130,000–$145,000, plus an annual bonus. Individual pay depends on factors such as job-related skills, education, experience, certifications, abilities, and internal pay alignment.

Success means helping maintain competitive and equitable compensation programs, delivering valuable employee benefits, and providing reliable HR-system information for business decisions. The analyst is expected to become a trusted partner to HR and business leaders, applying analytical expertise, sound judgment, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in compensation, benefits, total rewards, or HR analytics, including hands-on compensation analysis and benchmarking.
• Strong understanding of salary structures, market pricing, compensation planning, and benefits administration.
• Experience administering or supporting HCM/HRIS systems, including data management, reporting, and process improvements.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and analysis of complex datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Paycom and/or Workday.
• Familiarity with Mercer compensation surveys or similar market benchmarking tools.
• Experience designing or administering sales commission and incentive compensation plans.
• Experience supporting multi-state organizations, particularly in California.
• CCP, CEBS, SHRM, or PHR/SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain competitive salary structures, pay ranges, and compensation practices that support internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking, analyze market trends, and recommend salary adjustments using compensation surveys and industry data.
• Coordinate annual merit, promotion, and market-adjustment processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business priorities.
• Design, calculate, and administer sales commission plans and other incentive programs.
• Administer health, welfare, retirement, and wellness programs; identify opportunities to improve offerings and manage costs.
• Manage relationships with brokers, carriers, and vendors, including annual renewals, Open Enrollment, and employee communications.
• Serve as the primary HCM system administrator, maintaining data integrity, workflows, reporting, and system enhancements.
• Develop dashboards, compensation reports, and workforce metrics to support informed decisions by HR and business leaders.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance reporting, strengthen data accuracy, and improve the employee experience.
• Support compensation, benefits, and HR compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus an annual bonus.
• Comprehensive, heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Individual Development Plans and a commitment to support career development.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Music rooms in all US offices, with onsite guitar, piano, and voice lessons in California; classes can be streamed for other offices.
• Recognition programs, launch parties, and team-building events.

What This Job Offers

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