Sr. Analyst, Compensation

Zelis • St. Louis, MO

1d • $95,000 - $120,650 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let’s get to it! A Little About Us Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients. A Little About You You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are. Position Overview The Senior Compensation Analyst partners with business leaders, People + Culture, and Finance to support the design, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation programs. This role combines analytical rigor with strong business partnership to deliver market-informed, competitive, and operationally sound compensation solutions. The ideal candidate brings experience in compensation analysis, a consultative mindset, and a strong ability to use data, technology, and AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes and efficiency.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of compensation experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to build models, analyze large datasets, and present insights effectively.
• Experience using AI tools and automation solutions to improve analysis, workflow efficiency, and compensation-related decision support.
• Experience with compensation benchmarking and market data interpretation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility across stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• CCP or CSCP certification preferred.
• Experience with Workday preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders, People + Culture stakeholders, and FP&A to provide guidance on compensation philosophy, practices, and pay decisions.
• Conduct complex compensation analyses and financial modeling to support recommendations, plan design, and strategic pay decisions.
• Lead market pricing, benchmarking, and competitive reviews to ensure compensation programs remain aligned to market practices and business needs.
• Support the design, implementation, communication, and ongoing administration of compensation programs, policies, and processes.
• Administer compensation plans and payouts, including validation, audits, and reconciliation of results to ensure accuracy and alignment with plan design.
• Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline compensation workflows, enhance offer support, improve analytical efficiency, and strengthen decision-making.
• Prepare clear, executive-ready materials and presentations that translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to improve compensation processes, reporting, governance, and operational effectiveness.
• Support annual compensation cycles and other key initiatives, including merit planning, market adjustments, incentive administration, and special projects as needed.

Benefits

• Zelis’ full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees’ health, well-being, and financial protection.
• The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leaves, life and disability insurance, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees