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Compensation Analyst

Full Time · In Office · Bergen County, New Jersey (USA)

$90,000–$100,000 · Posted Aug 27, 2026

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  • Compensation Analyst
  • Bergen County & Morris County, NJ
  • Upcoming Opportunities | Direct Hire
  • Our clients throughout Bergen and Morris County are seeking analytical, detail-oriented Compensation Analysts to support compensation programs, salary benchmarking, job evaluations, and pay equity initiatives. These opportunities are ideal for professionals who enjoy working with data, partnering with HR and business leaders, and helping organizations make informed compensation decisions. The role typically focuses on ensuring compensation programs remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with business objectives.
  • What You'll Be Doing
  • Analyze compensation data and market trends to support salary recommendations.
  • Conduct job evaluations, benchmarking, and internal equity reviews.
  • Assist with the administration of salary structures, merit programs, incentives, and bonus plans.
  • Support annual compensation planning cycles.
  • Participate in pay equity analyses and provide recommendations based on findings.
  • Prepare compensation reports, dashboards, and leadership presentations.
  • Maintain compensation documentation, job architecture, and related records.
  • Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and business leaders on compensation-related initiatives.
  • What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of compensation, HR analytics, financial analysis, or related experience.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience working with HRIS systems and compensation databases.
  • Knowledge of market pricing, salary surveys, and job evaluation methodologies.
  • Ability to translate complex compensation data into actionable business insights.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting compensation programs in a multi-site or corporate environment.
  • Familiarity with pay transparency regulations and pay equity analysis.
  • Experience with compensation modeling, reporting tools, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms.
  • CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification is a plus.

Our clients traditionally offer medical, dental, vision, company paid holidays and up to 15 days of PTO.

  • Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
  • To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
  • 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

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Compensation Analyst

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