Senior Compensation Analyst Jobs in Rochester, NY

Paychex is reimagining how businesses manage their workforce by bringing payroll, HR, benefits, and advisory services together into a singleconnected HCM platform. As Paychex and Paycor come together, we're combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, AI, and human expertise to help organizations work smarter, support their people, and achieve better business outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to invest in innovation, simplify client experiences, and shape the future of work. At Paychex, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of something bigger as One Paychex.
Overview

As a Senior Compensation Analyst, you will be a leader supporting the design and driving the execution of our company's comprehensive compensation strategy. You will leverage advanced data analytics and market intelligence to shape competitive pay frameworks that attract, motivate, and retain top talent across the organization. Leading complex compensation surveys and benchmarking initiatives, you will provide expert insights that influence Total Rewards programs at a global scale—including sophisticated annual compensation planning, equity strategy, and innovative reward solutions. You will partner closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure our compensation practices not only align with business objectives but also anticipate and adapt to evolving legal, regulatory, and market trends. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your strategic thinking and data-driven recommendations directly impact organizational success, this senior role offers a unique opportunity to elevate our Total Rewards approach to the next level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own Paychex’s end-to-end compensation processes, including annual merit cycles, bonus programs, market adjustments, and promotion administration, ensuring seamless execution and strategic alignment.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for Paychex’s annual equity administration, driving equity strategy and ensuring accurate and impactful equity program delivery.
• Shape and oversee the design and ongoing evolution of comprehensive pay structures that align with business goals, proactively addressing regulatory changes and market dynamics.
• Act as a strategic partner to People Strategy Partners and senior leadership, providing expert guidance on complex compensation challenges and leading cross-functional projects that drive organizational impact.
• Direct the maintenance and enhancement of compensation and market pricing tools to optimize data accuracy and usability.
• Develop, refine, and communicate clear pay practices and policies, empowering managers and stakeholders through education and strategic consultation.
• Lead the job classification process with advanced job analysis, pay grade determination, and FLSA status evaluation to ensure role clarity and equitable compensation.
• Design and deliver sophisticated tools and frameworks that support salary recommendations, balancing internal equity and market competitiveness; provide consultative support to Talent Acquisition on complex compensation offers.
• Produce comprehensive, high-impact compensation analyses and recommendations, tackling complex scenarios that influence Paychex-wide Total Rewards strategies.
• Analyze and interpret salary survey data to inform strategic compensation initiatives, presenting actionable insights and occasionally leading survey participation efforts.
• Collaborate closely with HR Operations and Payroll teams to uphold the highest standards of data quality, integrity, and process efficiency.

Qualifications

Compensation
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $82,500 - $130,000 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.
Live the Paychex Values

Act with uncompromising integrity.

Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.

Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.

Work in partnership and support each other.

Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.

Treat each other with respect and dignity.

What's in it for you?

• We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
• We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
• We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
• We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
• We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.

Not sure if you meet every requirement?
At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.

Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or related discipline. - Preferred
• in CCP certification. - Preferred
• 3 years of experience in Exempt level experience in Human Resources with an emphasis in compensation.
• Microsoft Excel - Preferred
• Management - Preferred
• Research - Preferred
• Planning - Preferred
• Writing - Preferred
• Compensation Analysis - Preferred
• Ad Hoc Analysis - Preferred
• Finance - Preferred
• Project Management - Preferred
• Job Evaluation - Preferred
• Statistics - Preferred
• Auditing - Preferred
• Market Value - Preferred
• Human Resources Information System (HRIS) - Preferred
• Market Pricing - Preferred
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