Compensation Analyst - Remote

Compensation Analyst - Remote

DCI Consulting Group

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

$75K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Position: Compensation Analyst - Remote
Location: Remote
Department: Employment and Litigation Services (ELS)
Experience Level: Mid-level (minimum 3 years of experience)
Salary Range: $75,000- $90,000
About DCI:
DCI Consulting Group is a leading Human Resources (HR) risk management and workforce analytics firm that helps organizations solve their most complex human resource challenges through a data-driven, research-based approach.
Our experienced consultants partner with clients to address organizational needs holistically, utilizing best practices in human resources, industrial-organizational psychology, and labor economics to promote workplace equity and mitigate risk.
Our Clients:
DCI Consulting Group proudly serves a broad spectrum of clients across multiple sectors, including private sector employers, federal agencies and contractors, public sector organizations, non-profits, and national law firms.
Top Client Initiatives DCI Supports:
Employee selection procedure development and validation research, pay equity and other EEO analytics, compensation consulting, workplace compliance, nondiscrimination reporting, and litigation support as testifying and consulting experts.
About the Job:
DCI Consulting Group is seeking a Compensation Analyst to join our Employment & Litigation Support (ELS) Division. In this role, you will work alongside industry-leading experts in a fast-paced consulting environment to help organizations build equitable and competitive compensation programs that align with legal standards and business strategy.
This position is ideal for mid-career compensation professionals with demonstrated consulting experience and a genuine desire to support clients across a variety of industries.
Responsibilities:
  • Conduct market benchmarking using survey data platforms and publicly available sources
  • Assist in the design and assessment of job architecture, salary structures, and pay ranges
  • Review job descriptions to align positions within leveling frameworks
  • Gather, scrub, and organize compensation data, ensuring data quality and accuracy
  • Analyze market trends and pay equity data to support client recommendations
  • Support statistical analyses to inform compensation design decisions
  • Help ensure compliance with compensation-related regulations (e.g., EEO, FLSA)
  • Prepare clear, concise summaries and visuals for internal and client-facing presentations and reports
  • Support compensation project management and cycle planning tasks
  • Communicate proactively with clients and teammates on deliverables and project initiatives

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, or related role
  • Minimum 2 years of experience working in a consulting firm or professional services environment
  • Understanding of compensation fundamentals (e.g., job evaluation, benchmarking, pay equity, and market pricing)
  • Demonstrated proficiency benchmarking positions against public and private sector market data using both publicly available and privately held survey sources (e.g., Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, ERI, Salary.com)
  • Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, IF statements, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS/AVERAGEIFS/COUNTIFS, and data modeling), with demonstrated experience in data quality assurance (QA)
  • Strong computer skills in MS Suite (e.g., Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, 365, Teams)
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple workstreams within tight deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to proactively engaged teammates and clients on deliverables and project initiatives.
  • Familiarity with compensation-related regulations and compliance requirements, including EEO and FLSA
  • Ability to thrive in a remote, fast-paced consulting environment as a member of a team and with significant autonomy, self-discipline, and organization skills

Preferred Experience:
  • Familiarity with statistical concepts or tools supporting compensation analysis (e.g., regression, distribution analysis)
  • Familiarity with artificial intelligence in work products
  • Familiarity with executive or sales compensation
  • Total rewards knowledge, particularly benefits benchmarking
  • Exposure to compensation work in multiple sectors, including nonprofit, private sector, public sector, and/or higher education settings



Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Compensation Analyst?

A: To succeed as a Compensation Analyst, key technical skills include proficiency in compensation software, data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL), and knowledge of market data sources (e.g., Mercer, Aon). Soft skills such as strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities are also crucial, as Compensation Analysts must effectively collaborate with stakeholders, interpret complex data, and make informed recommendations. By combining these technical and soft skills, Compensation Analysts can provide strategic insights that drive business growth and support career advancement in the field of human resources or compensation management.

Q: What is the career path for a Compensation Analyst?

A: A Compensation Analyst's typical career progression involves starting as an entry-level Compensation Analyst, where they assist in data collection, market research, and benefits administration. As they gain experience, they can move into mid-level roles such as Senior Compensation Analyst or Compensation Manager, where they oversee compensation programs, develop salary structures, and analyze data to inform business decisions. Ultimately, senior-level roles like Director of Compensation or VP of Total Rewards offer opportunities for strategic leadership and oversight of compensation and benefits functions, with potential long-term career prospects in HR leadership, talent management, or executive roles.



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