Compensation Analyst

Our client is seeking a part-time (20-30 hours per week) Compensation & Total Rewards Specialist to provide hands-on support within the Total Rewards function in a contract role through the end of 2026 . This role will focus primarily on compensation administration, analysis, reporting, and day-to-day operational support, while also assisting with select benefits-related activities.

• Location: Brown Deer, WI
• Pay: W-2 employee paid weekly, range is $40-50/hour
• Hours: 20-30 hours per week
• At least two days a week onsite and ideally Mondays and Thursdays

The ideal candidate is a resourceful, detail-oriented professional who enjoys working "in the weeds" of compensation and Total Rewards administration. This is not a strategic, design, or leadership role. Instead, this position is best suited for someone who thrives on execution, analysis, research, and supporting business needs through accurate and timely compensation-related work.

Reporting directly to the Director of Total Rewards, this individual will operate with a high degree of autonomy while having access to guidance, support, and collaboration as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation Administration & Analysis

• Participate in salary surveys and market pricing activities
• Conduct compensation research and analysis to support compensation requests
• Assist with job evaluations, benchmarking, and compensation data reporting
• Compile, analyze, and maintain compensation-related data and reports
• Support compensation programs and day-to-day administration activities
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and recommendations based on market and internal compensation data

Total Rewards & Benefits Support

• Assist with benefits administration activities as needed
• Support annual open enrollment planning, preparation, and administration
• Respond to employee and stakeholder inquiries related to Total Rewards programs
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to compensation and benefits programs

Project & Operational Support

• Provide general Total Rewards project support
• Assist with reporting, data validation, and process documentation
• Support ongoing department initiatives and administrative activities
• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to gather and organize relevant compensation information

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, HR Operations, or a related analytical function
• Strong compensation experience, including market pricing, salary surveys, compensation research, or compensation administration
• Advanced analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred

• Total Rewards Specialist experience
• Experience supporting compensation programs in a corporate environment
• Workday experience
• Experience with compensation analysis tools and salary survey platforms
• Backgrounds in compensation analytics, HR reporting, finance, accounting, or other data-driven functions are highly transferable

Ideal Candidate Profile

Successful candidates will be:

• Hands-on and execution-oriented
• Comfortable working independently and managing priorities
• Naturally curious and resourceful when conducting compensation research
• Strong with data, reporting, and analysis
• Interested in operational and administrative work rather than compensation strategy or program design
• Collaborative, adaptable, and willing to support a variety of Total Rewards initiatives