Senior Compensation Analyst

Hub Group Careers•Oak Brook, IL

2d•$79,650 - $91,000

About The Position

The Senior Compensation Analyst will be an integral member of the Human Resources team, providing foundational support for the organization's compensation programs. This role will support the design, analysis, and administration of the company’s compensation programs to help attract, retain, and engage employees. This role assists in maintaining competitive and equitable pay practices across the organization, contributes to compensation projects, and provides analytical and consultative support to HR partners and business leaders.

Requirements

Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
3 plus years of experience in compensation analysis or related HR field. (internships and relevant project work are a plus).
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., basic formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
Familiarity with data entry and a high level of comfort working with large datasets.
Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
Prior experience with an HRIS system, e.g., Workday, SAP, or Oracle
Understanding of basic HR concepts and practices.

Responsibilities

Assist in the analysis and administration of compensation programs, including base pay, short- and long-term incentives, and commissions.
Prepare, compile, and analyze compensation data, reports, and spreadsheets to support decision-making and internal reviews.
Support the development and maintenance of pay structures, salary ranges, and compensation guidelines aligned with company objectives.
Conduct job evaluations, update and maintain job descriptions, and assist in developing a consistent job architecture framework.
Maintain organized compensation documentation, including job descriptions, internal files, and process guides.
Participate in market surveys and analyze market data to help ensure competitive and equitable pay practices.
Partner with HR and business leaders to provide guidance on pay decisions, ensuring internal equity and adherence to policies and budgets.
Maintain accurate employee and job-related compensation data in the HRIS or related systems; generate and validate standard reports.
Provide administrative and analytical support during annual compensation cycles, including merit, bonus, and incentive processes.
Monitor and assist with state and federal pay reporting and compliance requirements, including pay transparency and equal pay legislation, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting.
Assist in the implementation and improvement of compensation tools, systems, and processes.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned