Compensation Analyst (Project Management)
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The Compensation Analyst is responsible for conducting comprehensive compensation analyses, evaluating job classifications, and ensuring internal and external pay equity. This role supports compensation strategy by providing data-driven insights and maintaining compliance with agency, state, and federal regulations. The Compensation Analyst partners with HR, managers, and recruiters to ensure pay structures align with agency goals and market competitiveness.Please complete the application in its entirety. Include all previous employment so that it may be taken into consideration. Please include a resume attachment with submittal of your application. Resume should document months and years with your dates of employment. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date and time listed.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Compensation Analysis & Data Management
Provides in-depth analysis and support compensation decision-making through data-driven insights.
- Conducts compensation analysis, including internal equity reviews, salary structure adjustments, and pay compression studies.
- Prepares reports and presentations on pay trends, workforce analytics, and compensation program effectiveness for leadership teams.
- Ensures data integrity and accuracy in HR systems and compensation records through regular audits.
- Develops and maintains dashboards and compensation-related metrics to monitor market trends and salary competitiveness.
- Provides support for salary planning processes, including budget modeling and financial impact assessments.
Job Evaluation and Market Benchmarking
Evaluates job classifications to ensure internal alignment and market competitiveness.
- Conducts comprehensive job evaluations by analyzing job descriptions, responsibilities, and competencies.
- Benchmarks positions using external salary surveys, internal comparison, and industry best practices.
- Analyzes market data, internal equity, and business needs to recommend salary adjustments and pay structure changes to leadership.
- Partners with HR, legal, EEO, and department leaders to evaluate impact of compensation recommendations and support leadership in making data-driven compensation decisions.
Compensation Program Administration
Supports the design and administration of compensation programs, ensuring compliance and alignment with agency objectives.
- Participates in the salary planning, including merit increases and compensation programs.
- Provides guidance to HR partners, recruiters, and hiring managers on compensation best practices, pay policies, and job classification methodologies.
- Conducts compensation-related audits to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
- Supports the development, implementation, and communication of compensation policies and procedures.
- Collaborates on special projects, such as total rewards strategy development, pay equity studies, and workforce structuring initiatives.
And:
Additional job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in compensation, HR, finance, or data analysis roles.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and data visualization tools.
- Strong knowledge of compensation principles, pay structures, pricing methodologies, and job classification frameworks.
- Experience with HRIS and compensation software.
- Ability to interpret and analyze compensation data, trends, and benchmarking reports and provide actionable recommendations.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Human Resources (PHR, SHRM-CP) certification.
- Experience conducting pay equity studies, compensation program assessments, and workforce analytics.
- Familiarity with federal, state, and local compensation regulations.
- Experience in developing compensation-related training and resources.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex compensation data and provide meaningful insights.
- Effective communication skills, including presenting compensation findings and recommendations.
- High level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
- Understanding of incentive, merit-based, and variable compensation programs.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with HR partners, finance teams, and business leaders.
- Strong knowledge of job classification methodologies, salary structures, and compensation survey methodologies.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive compensation data responsibly and professionally.
Or:
An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
This role primarily involves working in an office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental conditions.
Duties typically involve using a computer and handling documents. Frequent communication is required, including speaking and actively listening.
We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 4/18/2025. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.
EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at adarequests@rtd-denver.com, or the Talent Acquisition team rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com.
Pay Range:
$77,437.00 - $109,380.25 AnnualRTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy [ https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO%20Policy%20Statement-%20UPDATED.pdf ]
RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting. Starting salary is based on the candidate's relevant and verified education, training and work experience. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.
