Senior Compensation Analyst

Prudential Financial • Newark, NJ

1d • $89,000 - $147,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Compensation team within Prudential's Total Rewards organization plays a critical role in enabling data-driven talent decisions. Through market intelligence, compensation analytics, job architecture, and strategic consulting, the team partners across the enterprise to design and deliver compensation solutions that support business objectives and employee growth. The Senior Compensation Analyst will have the opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives while influencing pay decisions and compensation strategies across a diverse organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Data Science, Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience supporting compensation programs, market analysis, benchmarking, and survey participation highly desired.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Advanced Excel and data management capabilities; experience with automation, AI-enabled tools, predictive analytics, or modeling is a plus.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of data and communicate meaningful insights to a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to build relationships, collaborate across teams, and influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and intellectually curious with a continuous improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Workday, CompAnalyst, or other compensation technology platforms is a plus.
• Experience supporting global or international compensation programs is a plus.
• Financial services industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with People Business Leaders and business leaders to support data-driven compensation decisions related to hiring, promotions, internal mobility, and talent management.
• Develop thoughtful compensation recommendations and analyses that balance internal equity, market competitiveness, and business needs.
• Conduct market pricing, job evaluations, and benchmarking activities using survey data and external market intelligence.
• Evaluate the quality, relevance, and applicability of compensation survey data and market sources to support compensation decisions.
• Support the evolution and communication of Prudential's Compensation and Total Rewards philosophy, guiding principles, and programs.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of job architecture and the job catalog to support career pathing, talent planning, and market alignment.
• Provide compensation support and guidance for emerging, high-demand, and strategically critical roles.
• Deliver compensation analyses and insights that help address workforce, staffing, and talent-related challenges.
• Partner on compensation projects and annual processes, ensuring effective execution and continuous improvement.
• Translate complex compensation data into clear, actionable insights for leaders and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
• Company-funded pension plan.
• Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
• Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period).

What This Job Offers

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