Compensation Analyst

Job Title: Compensation Analyst

Job Description

The Compensation Analyst will design, analyze, and administer comprehensive compensation programs that support a rapidly growing, mission-critical workforce. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders to ensure compensation practices are competitive, compliant, and scalable across technical, engineering, operations, and corporate functions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and administer compensation programs, including base salary structures, short- and long-term incentive plans, equity programs, and retention awards.
• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking using Radford, Mercer, or similar compensation survey data to maintain competitive pay practices.
• Support job architecture and leveling initiatives, including internal equity analyses, in a fast-scaling organization.
• Partner with HR and Finance on annual compensation planning cycles, including merit increases, promotions, and incentive planning.
• Develop compensation models tailored to engineering, manufacturing, nuclear, and government-regulated roles.
• Provide analytical support for compensation decisions related to new hires, off-cycle adjustments, and offer approvals.
• Ensure compensation practices align with federal, state (including California), and local regulations and pay transparency requirements.
• Prepare leadership-level materials, dashboards, and insights that inform executive decision-making on compensation strategy.
• Continuously improve compensation processes, tools, documentation, and governance as the company scales.
• Collaborate with HR and Talent Acquisition teams to advise on compensation for technical and industrial populations, including engineering, manufacturing, energy, aerospace, and defense roles.
  
  

Essential Skills

• 3–6 years of experience in compensation analysis or total rewards, with hands-on experience in job evaluation, market pricing, and compensation analytics.
• Strong human resources and compensation analysis background, including experience as a Compensation Analyst or in a related HR/TA role.
• Advanced Excel skills, including modeling, pivot tables, and complex formulas for compensation analysis and reporting.
• Working knowledge and practical experience with HRIS systems and compensation-related tools.
• Experience supporting technical or industrial employee populations such as engineering, manufacturing, energy, aerospace, or defense.
• Strong understanding of California labor laws and pay transparency requirements.
• High attention to detail with the ability to analyze complex data sets and communicate findings clearly and concisely to stakeholders.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to build and interpret compensation models and scenarios.
• Ability to partner effectively with HR, Finance, and business leaders in a fast-paced, scaling environment.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Experience using compensation survey data from providers such as Radford, Mercer, or similar sources.
• Experience preparing executive-ready materials, dashboards, and presentations to support compensation decision-making.
• background supporting compensation for government-regulated roles, including nuclear or other highly regulated environments.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex compensation concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to improve and document compensation processes, tools, and methodologies over time.
  
  

Work Environment

This role primarily operates onsite in Redondo Beach in a dynamic, fast-growing environment that supports technical, engineering, manufacturing, and regulated functions. The position involves close collaboration with HR, Finance, and business leaders, using Excel, HRIS systems, and compensation survey tools as core technologies. There is potential flexibility for remote work for highly qualified candidates, depending on business needs and alignment with team collaboration requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Redondo Beach, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Redondo Beach,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.