Senior Compensation Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented compensation analyst to support a leading airline organization in Bloomington, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will blend strategic advising with day-to-day program execution, helping leaders make informed decisions about pay, job alignment, and market competitiveness. The role is ideal for someone who can build strong partnerships, interpret compensation data effectively, and bring practical recommendations that strengthen compensation programs over time.

Responsibilities:

• Advise business leaders and HR partners on compensation matters, offering informed guidance on pay decisions, internal alignment, and competitive positioning.

• Assess roles, leveling, and reporting structures to support job evaluations, promotional changes, and salary placement decisions across the organization.

• Oversee the administration and ongoing refinement of compensation programs, including salary ranges, grade structures, and related frameworks.

• Use market pricing tools such as PayScale to conduct benchmarking, analyze compensation trends, and support data-driven recommendations.

• Review current compensation practices and identify opportunities to improve consistency, competitiveness, and overall program effectiveness.

• Contribute to the administration of executive and long-term incentive programs while helping maintain appropriate access and program support processes.

• Take ownership of compensation-related reporting and analytical work currently performed in partnership with finance, helping improve efficiency and accountability.

• Provide an objective perspective on established compensation practices and recommend modernization opportunities aligned with business needs and market standards.analy

• 7+ years of progressive experience in compensation analysis, compensation administration, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of salary structures, compensation philosophy, job architecture, and market pricing methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to consult directly with leaders and influence compensation-related decisions with sound judgment and data.
• Hands-on experience with PayScale or similar compensation benchmarking platforms.
• Background supporting executive compensation and incentive-based programs, including long-term incentive plans.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to turn compensation data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency in Excel, including formula-based analysis used for compensation modeling and reporting.