Compensation Analyst

Compensation Analyst (Payroll-Focused) | South Florida | Up to $120K Bonus

We are partnering with a large, publicly traded company headquartered in South Florida to identify a Compensation Analyst to join their growing HR team. This is a unique opportunity to step into a highly visible role within one of the few major public companies in the region, offering strong stability, sophisticated operations, and long-term career growth.

This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong payroll foundation who is interested in expanding into compensation analysis, reporting, and strategic HR initiatives.

Position Overview

The Compensation Analyst will support both payroll operations and compensation functions, working cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and leadership. This role will play a key part in ensuring accurate payroll processing, while also contributing to compensation reporting, analysis, and program support.

This is a highly detail-oriented, data-driven role requiring strong technical skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Compliance

• Process and support multi-state payroll, with exposure to international payroll preferred (not required)
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and international regulations
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors to resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure timely processing
• Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting

Compensation Analysis & Reporting

• Support the development and maintenance of compensation structures and salary bands
• Assist with market benchmarking, compensation surveys, and internal equity analysis
• Prepare and analyze compensation reports, dashboards, and workforce data
• Work closely with HR leadership on compensation planning cycles, including merit and bonus processes

Data Management & Systems

• Utilize Excel heavily for data manipulation, reporting, and analysis (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
• Maintain and audit data within HRIS and payroll systems
• Ensure data integrity across compensation and payroll platforms

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders on compensation-related inquiries
• Support ongoing process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Assist with special projects within HR and Total Rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing (required)
• Exposure to international payroll is a plus, but not required
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, reporting, etc.)
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Interest in growing into a compensation-focused role within HR

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary up to $120K (depending on experience)
• Strong bonus structure
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term growth within a stable, publicly traded organization

Work Environment

• In-office role to start, with the opportunity for 1 remote day per week after onboarding
• Collaborative, high-performing HR team
• Fast-paced, professional environment with strong internal visibility

Why This Role

• Opportunity to transition from payroll into compensation and total rewards
• Work within a sophisticated, institutional environment
• Join one of the few large public companies in South Florida
• Strong exposure to leadership and opportunity for career advancement