Senior Compensation Analyst

Senior Compensation Analyst

Job Summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to support a growing life sciences organization. This position is hybrid in Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC, with an expectation of working onsite three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a compensation partner to HR and business stakeholders on compensation-related initiatives and decisions.
• Conduct job evaluations, market pricing analyses, salary benchmarking, and FLSA classification reviews.
• Analyze compensation data and trends to support pay recommendations and workforce planning.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions, career pathways, and job architecture frameworks.
• Support annual merit planning cycles and compensation program administration.
• Participate in compensation surveys and analyze market competitiveness.
• Prepare compensation reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses for leadership.
• Support maintenance and optimization of compensation systems and Workday functionality.
• Assist with compensation process improvements and departmental projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Psychology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive compensation experience within an HR function.
• Experience conducting market pricing, job evaluations, and compensation analyses.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, data modeling, and large dataset analysis.
• Experience using compensation management tools such as PayFactors, MarketPay, CompAnalyst, or similar systems.
• Workday experience strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or healthcare industry experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related discipline.
• CCP, GRP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience supporting large-scale compensation projects.
• Experience within a publicly traded organization.
• Additional HR experience in Total Rewards, Benefits, Recruiting, or HRIS.

Compensation

Salary Range: $101,000 - $135,000 annually *based on experience*

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