Principal Compensation Analyst
Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Wed, Sep 02, 2026
This job expires in: 29 days
Job Summary
To support compensation strategies across various business units, the full-time remote Principal Compensation Analyst will design and implement compensation programs, conduct market analyses, and provide data-driven recommendations to enhance talent attraction and retention.
Key responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain advanced compensation programs, managing the analytical workstream for annual compensation review cycles
- Independently lead scenario-based analysis and develop financial models to assess compensation changes and market adjustments
- Translate complex quantitative data into clear narratives and presentations for decision-making at all levels
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in HR, economics, business administration, or a related field required
- 7+ years of progressive experience in compensation, HR analytics, finance, or a closely related analytical role
- Expert-level Microsoft Excel proficiency required
- Demonstrated confidence in presenting executive summaries to HR and senior management teams
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred
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