Compensation Analyst

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Compensation Analyst Consultant in St. Louis, MO . This role partners with Human Resources, Finance, and business leaders to design, analyze, and administer compensation programs that support organizational objectives, employee retention, internal equity, and market competitiveness. This role provides expert guidance on compensation strategies, job evaluations, salary structures, incentive programs, and pay practices while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Title: Compensation Analyst Consultant Type: Temporary - Project (Undetermined Duration) Location: St. Louis, MO Compensation will vary upon experience: Entry: $28.00 - $35.00 per/hour Mid: $36.00 - $45.00 per/hour Senior: $46.00 - $60.00 per/hour Job Description Conduct compensation benchmarking, market pricing, and salary analyses. Evaluate pay equity, internal competitiveness, and compensation effectiveness. Develop and maintain salary structures, pay grades, and compensation programs. Support annual merit, bonus, and compensation planning processes. Prepare compensation reports, dashboards, and leadership recommendations. Analyze workforce costs and identify compensation trends. Conduct job evaluations, classifications, and organizational leveling reviews. Partner with leadership on job descriptions and position design. Recommend market‑aligned pay grades and compensation strategies. Advise leaders on offers, promotions, transfers, and retention initiatives. Support compensation initiatives related to growth, reorganization, and change. Present compensation findings and strategic recommendations to leadership. Ensure compliance with FLSA, Equal Pay, and wage and hour regulations. Maintain compensation policies, governance, and audit readiness. Lead compensation projects, system enhancements, and process improvements. Support HRIS compensation modules, analytics, and reporting solutions. Develop compensation dashboards and data‑driven decision support tools. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field preferred. 3+ years of compensation, total rewards, HR analytics, or related experience preferred. Strong quantitative and analytical abilities. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and data modeling. Experience with compensation surveys and market pricing methodologies. Knowledge of compensation regulations and wage and hour laws. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification is helpful, but not required. Experience supporting enterprise‑wide compensation programs. Knowledge of pay equity assessments and compensation governance. Pay Details $40.00 to $60.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.