Compensation & Total Rewards Contractor (Boston/NY)

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Compensation & Total Rewards Lead Analyst for a contract assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients. Must be local and work 3 days per week in one of these office locations: Boston MA or New York NY. Client cannot sponsor now or in the future. Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Compensation & Total Rewards Lead Analyst on a contract basis to lead a comprehensive market benchmarking and internal compensation review, focused primarily on the US and Canada. The role will play a critical part in ensuring salary structures and total rewards offerings are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our business strategy. The analyst will conduct external benchmarking, evaluate internal compensation data, and develop structured salary guidelines across practices, levels, and actuarial credential progression. Strong attention to detail, excellent analytical and interpersonal capabilities, and experience translating data into actionable compensation recommendations are required. Responsibilities Market Benchmarking & Research Conduct a comprehensive benchmarking analysis of salary, bonus, and total rewards across relevant markets (Life, P&C, and Health actuarial consulting) Identify appropriate peer groups and data sources, including both internal data and industry benchmarks/surveys Analyze trends in compensation tied to actuarial credentials, exams, years of experience, and specialization areas Salary Framework Development Develop structured salary ranges/guidelines by: Practice area Role / job family Level of experience Actuarial exam progression / credential (e.g., ASA, FSA) Propose frameworks for base salary and total compensation positioning Internal Compensation Analysis Review current employee compensation data across practices, roles, and geographies Assess alignment with market benchmarks, internal equity, and pay progression expectations Identify outliers, compression issues, and inconsistencies Partner with HR leadership to prioritize potential adjustments based on impact, risk, and budget considerations Total Rewards Review Evaluate broader rewards package (benefits, incentives, exam support, etc.) Recommend enhancements to improve competitiveness and retention Stakeholder Engagement & Deliverables Present findings and recommendations to HR leadership and senior business stakeholders Develop clear, actionable reports and tools (e.g., compensation bands, guidelines, dashboards) Provide documentation to support ongoing compensation management Required Skills 5+ years of experience working in compensation, human resources, finance, or HR analytics roles Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; must be comfortable working with and manipulating large amounts of data in Excel (pivot tables, modeling, etc.) Ideal candidate would have experience working with compensation survey data, preferably in actuarial, insurance, consulting, or professional services environments Familiarity with actuarial career paths and credential structures (ASA, FSA, exams) SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.)