Job Title: People Operations Senior Analyst - Compensation
Overview:
Are you a seasoned compensation operations expert with a passion for building efficient, data-driven processes in a remote environment? We’re seeking a highly motivated People Operations Senior Analyst - Compensation to lead and optimize the operational execution of compensation and HR systems. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to work independently across teams, ensuring the integrity of critical employee data while driving continuous improvement within a dynamic, innovative organization. If you excel in managing complex data audits, system enhancements, and cross-functional collaboration—particularly within Workday—you could be the perfect fit for this role.
Required Skills:
- Minimum of 4+ years of experience supporting Compensation Operations, HR Operations, Payroll, or HRIS within a fast-paced environment
- Proven expertise in managing Workday Compensation, Time Tracking, and Time Off processes, including supporting annual and mid-year compensation cycles
- Demonstrated ability to perform complex data audits, validation, and reconciliation across HR, payroll, and workforce systems
- Strong analytical skills with root cause analysis and issue resolution capabilities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to drive operational outcomes and process improvements
- Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools and building basic AI workflows (e.g., n8n)
- Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across HR, Payroll, People Technology, and Finance teams
- Strong understanding of employee data structures, compensation plans, job profiles, grades, and organizational hierarchies
- Exceptional documentation skills for business requirements, audit procedures, and system enhancements
Nice to Have Skills:
- Experience supporting system automation and workflow optimization initiatives
- Knowledge of Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code assignment and maintenance
- Familiarity with Workday integrations, system enhancements, and technical requirements documentation
- Prior exposure to AI-enabled tools and low-code automation platforms
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 4+ years in compensation and HR systems management, ideally supporting large-scale organizational payroll and benefits operations
Other Requirements:
- This position is fully remote; candidates can be located in any timezone
- Ability to support high-volume compensation cycles and, potentially, occasional after-hours or weekend work during peak times
- No travel required
DeWinter Group and Maris Consulting is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We post pay scales which are based on our client pay ranges. DeWinter, Maris, and our clients have the right to modify the requirements of the role which can impact the pay ranges posted.
