Senior Compensation Specialist (5186)

SMX•Hollywood, MD

1d•$94,700 - $145,000•Remote

About The Position

SMX is seeking a Senior Compensation Specialist to design, implement, and manage competitive compensation programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, Talent and business stakeholders to ensure pay practices align with organizational strategy, market competitiveness, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business, or related field
Minimum of ten years of progressive compensation experience
Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and HRIS (preferably ADP) systems
Experience conducting market pricing and job evaluations
Knowledge of compensation laws and regulations
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data

Nice To Haves

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or similar certification
Experience with global compensation programs
Familiarity with pay equity analysis tools and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Experience integrating compensation programs and processes following an acquisition

Responsibilities

Compensation Strategy & Program Design
Lead the design, evaluation, and administration of base pay, incentive, and bonus programs
Conduct job evaluations and maintain job architecture frameworks
Develop salary structures, pay grades, and market pricing methodologies
Support executive and sales compensation planning as needed
Lead annual company merit review cycle
Market Analysis & Benchmarking
Conduct comprehensive market analyses using reputable salary survey data
Provide recommendations based on competitive market trends and internal equity analysis
Monitor compensation trends, regulatory updates, and emerging best practices
Data Analytics & Reporting
Analyze compensation data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Maintain the Compensation Module in ADP
Model compensation scenarios and financial impacts in partnership with Finance
Compliance & Governance
Ensure compensation programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations
Support audits and maintain documentation of compensation decisions
Partner with HR on pay equity analysis and corrective actions if needed
Assesses jobs and their respective duties to determine classification such as exempt or nonexempt and appropriate salary range
Stakeholder Collaboration
Advise HR, Talent, and Executive Leadership on compensation decisions including offers, promotions, and adjustments
Provide guidance on pay transparency and communication strategies
Train managers on compensation processes and job architecture frameworks