Compensation Advisor

Job Title: Compensation Advisor
Location: Irwindale, CA. (91702)
Duration: 03 Months (+possible extensions)
Pay Range: $60 - 73.80 / hourly (W2)

Position Overview:

• Lead the design, implementation, and administration of enterprise compensation programs (salaries, incentives, job evaluations) while ensuring market competitiveness and alignment with business strategy.
• Serve as a strategic partner to HR and business leaders, providing data-driven compensation solutions.

 
Key Responsibilities:
Compensation Strategy & Administration:

• Develop/maintain job profiles in SuccessFactors and automate compensation processes
• Conduct job evaluations, market pricing, and pay equity analyses using salary survey data
• Design/implement salary structures, annual review processes, and bonus programs
• Provide Client-specific compensation solutions aligned with corporate guidelines

Data Analysis & Systems:

• Analyze internal/external salary data to ensure competitive positioning
• Utilize SuccessFactors for compensation planning and annual review processes
• Develop advanced Excel models for compensation analysis and scenario planning

Project Leadership:

• Manage compensation projects end-to-end (Product, timeline, budget, deliverables)
• Create executive presentations and communicate compensation strategies
• Resolve cross-functional conflicts and establish project priorities

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure protection of sensitive employee/customer data per security policies
• Incorporate ESG considerations into compensation programs

Organizational Competencies:
Leads with Vision | Drives for Results
Advances Innovative Solutions | Builds Organizational Capabilities
Makes Sound Decisions | Focuses on Service Excellence
Communicates with Impact | Fosters an Inclusive Environment
 
Qualifications Required:

• 7+ years in compensation administration. (salary structures, incentives, job evaluations)
• SuccessFactors expertise (or similar HCM system) for compensation planning.
• Advanced Excel skills. (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling)
• Proven ability to analyze data and present recommendations to leadership.

 
Preferred:

• 5+ years leading cross-functional projects
• Experience in executive compensation or sales incentive design.
• CCP, GRP, or CECP certification