Senior Compensation Analyst

Learning Care Group • Novi, MI

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About The Position

The Senior Compensation Analyst performs advanced analysis and supports the design, administration, and continuous improvement of the organization’s compensation programs. This role evaluates market trends, conducts complex compensation modeling, and provides data-driven recommendations to help ensure market competitiveness, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budgets. The Senior Analyst partners closely with internal stakeholders and supports the Centers of Excellence (CoE) model at Learning Care, while also providing mentorship to junior team members to promote strong compensation practices and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in a Compensation role, or Human Resources role requiring significant data analysis, is required.
• Experience utilizing HRIS systems is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, Finance or related field is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Oracle Cloud HCM and ServiceNow are strongly preferred.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) or Compensation-specific certification (CCP) is preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills with both internal and external customers.
• Capable of working with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient time management, organizational skills and ability to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel compensation modeling skills.
• Ability to effectively analyze and interpret data, report, and present metrics to all levels of the organization.
• Mathematical aptitude and skill in data analysis.
• Able to efficiently handle conflict/complaints and resolve problems quickly and appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex compensation analyses and evaluates competitive trends in base and variable pay programs, providing recommendations to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Oversees participation in compensation surveys, ensuring data accuracy and interpreting survey results to inform compensation strategy and program design.
• Administers and continuously improves compensation programs, including salary structures, job pricing, and incentive programs.
• Performs advanced modeling and analysis of pay structures and workforce compensation data to support budget planning, pay equity reviews, and strategic decision-making.
• Leads key aspects of the annual pay increase cycle, including modeling scenarios, analyzing budget impact, and supporting communication and implementation.
• Partners closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and leaders to provide consultative guidance and recommendations on compensation matters.
• Supports and helps lead compensation compliance efforts, including pay equity reviews and regulatory audits.
• Develops documentation, tools, and best practices that improve compensation processes and operational efficiency.
• Leads or contributes to cross-functional HR projects and system enhancements related to compensation (e.g., Oracle HCM, ServiceNow).
• Provides guidance and mentorship to junior compensation team members.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness Benefits
• medical, dental, vision, healthcare & dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs), life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pre-paid legal, pet insurance and identity theft protection.
• 401(k) retirement plan
• company provided match on their elective deferrals
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement
• Childcare discount available to all employees
• Corporate partner Discounts
• paid time off
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) plan

What This Job Offers

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