Location: Downtown Atlanta, GA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site
Duration: Approximately July 2026 – December 2026
Employment Type: Contract Assignment
Pay Rate: $41.35 an hour
A leading public research institution is seeking an experienced Compensation & Classification Analyst to support a high-profile compensation and classification initiative. This project offers the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated Human Resources team on strategic compensation analysis, job architecture, market pricing, and organizational workforce initiatives.
We are seeking a detail-oriented professional who thrives in data-driven environments and enjoys solving complex compensation and classification challenges.
The Compensation & Classification Analyst – Advanced Professional provides professional-level expertise and analytical support for job classification and compensation decisions. Working under general direction, this role partners with Human Resources professionals and organizational leaders to develop data-driven recommendations and ensure the integrity of compensation programs and processes.
This position leads discrete project workstreams including market pricing, compensation surveys, job evaluation activities, and advanced compensation analytics.
- Conduct comprehensive job analyses and evaluations.
- Assess position scope, complexity, and organizational impact.
- Recommend and document appropriate classification outcomes.
- Gather and synthesize information from managers and stakeholders to support classification decisions.
- Review, draft, and update job descriptions.
- Ensure duties, responsibilities, and minimum qualifications are accurately documented.
- Support consistency within established job architecture frameworks.
- Perform compensation benchmarking and market pricing activities.
- Conduct survey submissions, job matching, and market data analysis.
- Develop compensation recommendations supported by market research and internal equity considerations.
- Analyze compensation data and trends.
- Prepare reports related to pay progression, internal alignment, salary structures, and compa-ratios.
- Translate complex data into actionable insights for decision-makers.
- Assist with annual compensation planning activities.
- Develop and maintain planning tools, templates, and reporting resources.
- Validate calculations and support compensation administration processes.
- Maintain compensation-related data within HR systems.
- Perform audits and quality assurance reviews to ensure data accuracy.
- Support testing, troubleshooting, and process improvement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures.
- Create training materials and user guides.
- Support educational sessions for managers and HR partners.
- Promote consistent application of compensation policies and practices.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Statistics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Four (4) or more years of progressively responsible compensation and/or classification experience.
- Experience supporting compensation programs within a large or complex organization.
- Demonstrated experience conducting market pricing and compensation survey analysis.
- Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
- Experience developing reports, dashboards, and compensation analytics.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
- Experience supporting salary planning and annual compensation cycle activities.
- Ability to present complex findings clearly to various audiences.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience in higher education, public sector, healthcare, or other complex organizations.
- Knowledge of job evaluation and classification methodologies.
- Experience supporting HRIS or compensation system testing and validation.
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or progress toward certification.
- Professional, business-casual office setting.
- Collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere.
- Opportunity to work directly with compensation and classification professionals.
- Project-based training and onboarding provided.
- No external customer-facing responsibilities.
- Fully on-site position located in Downtown Atlanta.
- Contribute to a significant compensation modernization initiative.
- Gain exposure to enterprise-wide compensation strategy and workforce planning.
- Work alongside experienced compensation leaders and HR professionals.
- Build experience in advanced compensation analytics, market pricing, and job architecture.
- Potential future opportunities within the organization based on project needs and performance.
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