Compensation Analyst

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Compensation Analyst Market Pricing & Benchmarking | Remote | Contract Contract (Duration TBD) | $50-$75/hr TALENT COMMUNITY NOTICE This position is part of livingHR’s talent community. By applying, you are expressing interest in joining our network of trusted professionals who partner with us on a contract basis when client project needs arise. This is not an immediate or guaranteed opening. Engagements are project-based, and livingHR will reach out when an opportunity aligns with your experience, availability, and location. POSITION DETAILS Location: Remote Type: Contract / 1099 Work Model: [Remote / Hybrid] Compensation: $50-$75/hr Duration: TBD WHO WE ARE livingHR is The Work Agency™, a national boutique HR advisory and consulting firm built to make work better. We partner with organizations to deliver human-centric, future-of-work-ready HR managed services, professional services, and products. We believe in taking exceptional care of our people so they can deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, partners, and communities. POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking an experienced Compensation Analyst II to support client engagements on a 1099 contract basis. In this role, you will lead market pricing and benchmarking activities, contribute to compensation program design and analysis, and deliver credible, data-driven recommendations. This is a project-based engagement requiring a professional who can work independently, manage competing priorities, and communicate compensation insights clearly to HR and business stakeholders. RESPONSIBILITIES • Conduct job evaluations and market pricing analyses using major compensation survey platforms • Benchmark roles across functions and levels against external market data to inform pay decisions • Develop and maintain salary structures, pay ranges, and job hierarchies • Analyze internal pay equity and identify trends, anomalies, or areas requiring attention • Support compensation review cycles including merit, bonus, and off-cycle adjustments • Prepare compensation recommendations and present findings to HR Business Partners and leadership • Respond to ad hoc compensation requests and provide guidance on offer recommendations • Maintain documentation of job profiles, comp guidelines, and benchmarking methodologies • Partner with livingHR Principals and client stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes • Track billable work and maintain accurate project documentation REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Proficiency in at least one major compensation survey platform (Radford/Aon, Mercer, WTW, or similar) is required • 3–5+ years of compensation experience with demonstrated expertise in market pricing and benchmarking • Strong Excel skills — comfortable with VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data modeling • Solid understanding of job architecture, pay structures, and FLSA classification • Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, project-based consulting environment • Strong advisory, stakeholder management, and communication skills • Experience working in consulting, professional services, or multi-client environments PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or other relevant HR certification • Experience supporting pay equity analyses and total rewards program design • Familiarity with HRIS platforms (Workday, UKG, Paylocity, or similar) • Experience with PE-backed, high-growth, or multi-state organizations • Willingness to travel occasionally as client needs require WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT livingHR engages contract consultants on a project-by-project basis. Engagement timing, scope, and duration vary based on client needs. Consultants may be considered for multiple opportunities over time as part of our long-term talent community. This engagement is structured as a contract role with the potential for extension based on client need and mutual fit. livingHR · The Work Agency™ · livinghr.com http://livinghr.com