Compensation Analyst

Compensation Analyst

Market Pricing & Benchmarking | Remote | Contract

Contract (Duration TBD) | $50-$75/hr

TALENT COMMUNITY NOTICE

This position is part of livingHR’s talent community. By applying, you are expressing interest in joining our network of trusted professionals who partner with us on a contract basis when client project needs arise. This is not an immediate or guaranteed opening. Engagements are project-based, and livingHR will reach out when an opportunity aligns with your experience, availability, and location.

POSITION DETAILS

Location: Remote

Type: Contract / 1099

Work Model: [Remote / Hybrid]

Compensation: $50-$75/hr

Duration: TBD

WHO WE ARE

livingHR is The Work Agency™, a national boutique HR advisory and consulting firm built to make work better. We partner with organizations to deliver human-centric, future-of-work-ready HR managed services, professional services, and products. We believe in taking exceptional care of our people so they can deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, partners, and communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Compensation Analyst II to support client engagements on a 1099 contract basis. In this role, you will lead market pricing and benchmarking activities, contribute to compensation program design and analysis, and deliver credible, data-driven recommendations. This is a project-based engagement requiring a professional who can work independently, manage competing priorities, and communicate compensation insights clearly to HR and business stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct job evaluations and market pricing analyses using major compensation survey platforms

Benchmark roles across functions and levels against external market data to inform pay decisions

Develop and maintain salary structures, pay ranges, and job hierarchies

Analyze internal pay equity and identify trends, anomalies, or areas requiring attention

Support compensation review cycles including merit, bonus, and off-cycle adjustments

Prepare compensation recommendations and present findings to HR Business Partners and leadership

Respond to ad hoc compensation requests and provide guidance on offer recommendations

Maintain documentation of job profiles, comp guidelines, and benchmarking methodologies

Partner with livingHR Principals and client stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes

Track billable work and maintain accurate project documentation

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Proficiency in at least one major compensation survey platform (Radford/Aon, Mercer, WTW, or similar) is required

3–5+ years of compensation experience with demonstrated expertise in market pricing and benchmarking

Strong Excel skills — comfortable with VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data modeling

Solid understanding of job architecture, pay structures, and FLSA classification

Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, project-based consulting environment

Strong advisory, stakeholder management, and communication skills

Experience working in consulting, professional services, or multi-client environments

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or other relevant HR certification

Experience supporting pay equity analyses and total rewards program design

Familiarity with HRIS platforms (Workday, UKG, Paylocity, or similar)

Experience with PE-backed, high-growth, or multi-state organizations

Willingness to travel occasionally as client needs require

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

livingHR engages contract consultants on a project-by-project basis. Engagement timing, scope, and duration vary based on client needs. Consultants may be considered for multiple opportunities over time as part of our long-term talent community. This engagement is structured as a contract role with the potential for extension based on client need and mutual fit.

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