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Compensation Analyst

LHH
San Jose, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 12/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026

Job Title: Compensation Analyst (Temporary)

Location: Onsite – San Jose, CA (5 days per week, Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm)

Duration: December 2025 – June 2026

Pay Rate: $50-55/hour


We are seeking a temporary Compensation Analyst to provide operational support for Compensation and Equity programs through Q2 2026. This role is critical for ensuring smooth execution of annual compensation cycles, Workday HRIS migration, and equity program administration. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with compensation processes and HR systems, demonstrate stability in prior roles, and require minimal supervision.


Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in rebuilding and configuring Workday structure.
  • Gather requirements, perform functional testing, and support deployment.
  • Execute merit review and bonus programs.
  • Manage compensation plan logistics during peak season.
  • Research and track 2026 equity commitments.
  • Support development of equity budgets within Adaptive.
  • Administer December 2025–May 2026 equity grants and SOX compliance.
  • Oversee vesting and refresh grants (March and May 2026).
  • Support deployment of new job families/profiles in Workday.
  • Respond to ad hoc inquiries on market pricing, salary surveys, and payout processes.


Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in compensation cycles and HR applications within one organization.
  • Strong understanding of compensation concepts (annual focal, market pricing, salary surveys).
  • Familiarity with Workday HRIS configuration and testing.
  • Ability to balance competitive pay practices with talent acquisition needs.
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal hand-holding.


Key Benefits of Role

  • Supports accelerated timeline for annual compensation cycle.
  • Provides operational stability during Workday migration and equity administration.
  • Ensures compliance and data accuracy for compensation and equity programs.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Salary : $50 - $55

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