Compensation Analyst - Remote

Immediate-Compensation & Benefits Analyst – Planned Hire (Contingent on Award)

Firm: BeckThom HR Consulting
Role Type: Independent Contractor (1099) – Planned Hire
Hourly Rate: $40-50/hour
Location: Remote (with availability for virtual stakeholder meetings)
Engagement Duration: Project-based (approximately 12–14 weeks, aligned with project timeline)

ROLE OVERVIEW

BeckThom HR Consulting will engage a Compensation & Benefits Analyst as a planned hire to support the successful delivery of this compensation study engagement, contingent upon contract award.

This role will support a comprehensive, market-based compensation analysis for a public-sector workforce of approximately 1,200 employees. The Analyst will assist in compensation data analysis, market benchmarking, and financial modeling support to inform the development of equitable and competitive pay structures.

The position is designed to support the project team in delivering high-quality, data-driven insights aligned with public-sector compensation practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Compensation Analysis

· Support the review and evaluation of current compensation structures, job classifications, and salary data across departments

· Assist in organizing, cleaning, and validating workforce compensation datasets

· Contribute to internal equity analysis, including identification of pay compression and alignment issues

Market Benchmarking

· Conduct research and analysis of compensation data from comparable public-sector entities (counties, municipalities, and similar organizations)

· Compile and analyze market data to support the development of competitive salary ranges

· Assist in preparing benchmarking summaries and supporting documentation

Financial & Analytical Support

· Assist in the development and maintenance of Excel-based compensation and cost models

· Support financial impact analysis for proposed compensation adjustments, including multi-year implementation scenarios

· Provide structured data inputs to support pay band development and cost projections

Reporting & Deliverables

· Prepare tables, charts, and analytical summaries for inclusion in client deliverables

· Support the development of reports and presentation materials for County leadership and stakeholders

· Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and quality across all analytical outputs

Team Collaboration

· Work closely with BeckThom HR Consulting leadership and project team members

· Collaborate with financial strategy and compensation subject matter experts

· Participate in internal working sessions, project meetings, and quality review processes

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Economics, or a related field

· 0–3 years of relevant experience in:

o compensation analysis

o financial analysis

o HR analytics or workforce data analysis

· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, pivot tables, formulas)

· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

· High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Prior experience supporting public-sector or government-related engagements

· Exposure to compensation studies, salary benchmarking, or workforce analytics

· Familiarity with HRIS systems, payroll data, or job classification structures

· Experience supporting consulting or project-based engagements

PUBLIC SECTOR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

The selected candidate will demonstrate prior experience supporting work aligned with public-sector or government environments, including but not limited to:

· Compensation and classification studies for counties, municipalities, or public agencies

· Workforce analytics, HR data analysis, or compensation benchmarking within government organizations

· Support of projects involving salary structure design, pay equity analysis, or market-based compensation frameworks

PLANNED HIRE & REFERENCE REQUIREMENT

This position is identified as a planned hire to be formally engaged upon contract award.

Upon selection and onboarding, the Compensation & Benefits Analyst will:

· Provide two (2) professional references demonstrating relevant experience on comparable engagements

· Demonstrate prior project experience aligned with the scope of services outlined in this RFP

· Integrate into the project team and contribute directly to compensation analysis, benchmarking, and financial modeling activities

BeckThom HR Consulting maintains a pipeline of qualified candidates to ensure the selected resource aligns closely with the County’s needs and project requirements.

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $40 - $50