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Compensation Analyst

RWJBarnabas Health
SOMERSET, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/8/2026

Job Title: Data Analyst

Location: RWJ - 379 Campus Dr, Somerset

Department Name: Total Rewards

Req #: 0000250410

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $83,156.00 - $117,458.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Compensation Analyst

Job Summary

Supports the design, implementation and administration of compensation programs and policies.

Serves as the analytical backbone of the Compensation Team.

Responsible for the integrity of external market data and the smooth operation of the annual compensation planning process.

Job Specific Requirements

  • Accountable for the salary survey submission process
  • Tracks surveys and due dates
  • Prepares compensation profile, position matches and data compilation for salary survey submission
  • Supports the annual market pricing process, will analyze salary survey results to assess market competitiveness, and effectiveness of pay related program
  • Makes recommendations based on data and analysis
  • Supports the job evaluation process by conducting job description evaluations
  • Appropriately places/slots jobs within the system compensation structure to ensure external market competitiveness and internal equity
  • Builds & maintains annual compensation calendar
  • Partners with the compensation team to organize key projects and milestones throughout the year
  • Partners with Benefits & Retirement to determine any overlaps and leverage synergies
  • As requested, conducts market analysis for individual employees/titles and develops recommendations for pay adjustments, promotional or developmental increases, and hiring ranges
  • Will work with Talent Acquisition to develop candidate offers
  • Point person for MSP (My Service Portal) requests
  • Responds to inquiries in a timely fashion and collaborates with other members of the compensation team, as needed, to ensure appropriate responses
  • Compile, analyze, interpret and/or process data to support HR needs
  • Including, but not limited to -- union negotiations, bonus payouts, year-end transfers, and mass pay rate adjustments
  • Performs special projects as assigned, may include ad-hoc research, analysis and conducting surveys in order to provide guidance on current and future Compensation programs

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

  • BS Degree in Human Resources Management or a relevant discipline required
  • A minimum of 4 years of experience in Compensation, financial analysis, or other related experience preferred
  • CCP certification is preferred
  • Ability to manage projects of varying complexity
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Highly analytical; ability to leverage and analyze data

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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