Job Classification & Compensation Analyst
AlphaHire Open At a glance
Mid-level Compensation & Benefits role at AlphaHire. Remote, United States · contract.
Pay not stated Compensation Analyst salary
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What you'll do
- Compare pay and benefits practices, then pair positions with suitable benchmark roles and peer organizations
- Examine role duties, qualifications and reporting lines to guide evaluation and classification recommendations
- Check pay bands for compression, internal fairness and market alignment using cleaned workforce and compensation data
- Build tables, written summaries and presentation materials, and assist with pay structures and rollout options
- Deliver accurate, usable project findings alongside project leads and senior consultants
What you bring
- Relevant background in compensation, classification, HR analysis, benefits or workforce research
- Strong analytical ability, careful attention to detail and skill judging roles by duties and qualifications
- Proficiency in Excel or a similar analysis tool, with clear written communication
Who this fits
This contractor opportunity suits analysts and consultants who want hands-on technical project work. Public-sector compensation experience and relevant certifications are preferred, but not required. Independent professionals seeking project engagements are welcome.
From the employer
AlphaGov supports government and public-sector organizations with compensation analysis, workforce planning, labor market research, and organizational advisory services.
We are expanding our expert network and welcome professionals with experience analyzing jobs, salaries, benefits, and workforce data.
About the Opportunity
We are interested in connecting with compensation analysts, classification specialists, HR analysts, researchers, and consultants for current and future projects.
Your experience may focus on salary benchmarking, job descriptions, job evaluation, pay structures, benefits analysis, or related HR work. Candidates from public-sector and private-sector backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Research and compare salaries, benefits, and compensation practices.
- Match positions to appropriate benchmark jobs and comparison organizations.
- Review job descriptions, duties, qualifications, and reporting relationships.
- Support job evaluation and classification recommendations.
- Analyze salary ranges, pay compression, internal equity, and market competitiveness.
- Collect, clean, and validate compensation and workforce data.
- Prepare tables, summaries, reports, and presentation materials.
- Support the development of salary structures and implementation options.
- Work with project managers and senior advisors to deliver accurate, practical findings.
Requirements
- Relevant experience in compensation, job classification, HR analysis, benefits, or workforce research.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Excel or comparable data analysis tools.
- Ability to compare roles based on responsibilities and qualifications.
- Clear written communication and the ability to explain findings.
We welcome candidates with different levels of experience, including hands-on analysts and experienced consultants interested in technical project work.
Preferred Experience
- Compensation or classification work for U.S. government or public-sector organizations.
- Salary surveys, market pricing, job evaluation, or pay structure development.
- Experience with HR systems, compensation databases, or statistical tools.
- Relevant HR or compensation certifications.
Public-sector experience and certifications are preferred but not required.
Benefits
Submit your résumé or professional profile highlighting relevant compensation, HR, or workforce projects and your role in managing them.
Independent consultants and professionals interested in select project engagements are encouraged to apply.
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