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Senior HR Compensation Analyst - Hybrid

WPS—A health solutions company, Madison, WI, United States


Our Compensation Consultant plays a key role in developing, analyzing, and implementing compensation programs that support the organization’s strategic goals. This person supports the design, analysis, and administration of compensation strategies, programs, and structures, including base pay, incentive programs, job architecture & evaluation, and market benchmarking to attract, motivate and retain talent.
Salary Range

$80,000 ~ $100,000
Hybrid Work Location

This position will be hybrid, requiring presence at the WPS Corporate Center Building – 1717 W. Broadway, Madison, WI 53713, two days a week.
Responsibilities

Support the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs including salary structures, pay practices, and incentive plans.
Provide guidance and support to HR Business Partners and managers on the administration of compensation and job architecture frameworks and applying compensation best practices.
Analyze and interpret compensation data to assess competitiveness and recommend changes to pay structures and compensation programs.
Administer the annual compensation cycle activities including merit, bonus, and salary planning processes; prepare data, conduct validations, and generate reporting.
Partner with HR Business Partners or leaders on job evaluation processes, including consultation on job design, enterprise‑wide job leveling, and market alignment.
Conduct market pricing using survey data and external sources; analyze results and provide recommendations.
Ensure compensation practices align with applicable regulations (e.g., Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Service Contract Act (SCA), pay transparency) and internal guidelines.
Monitor compensation trends and prepare insights to support decision‑making.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5 or more years of experience in compensation, including analysis, market pricing, and program administration.
Strong working knowledge of compensation principles, practices, job architecture, and market benchmarking.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel and experience with market pricing tools.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as FLSA, SCA wage determinations, and pay transparency regulations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain compensation concepts to HR partners and managers.
Experience in supporting HR systems (e.g., UKG Pro) and compensation cycles.
Preferred Qualifications

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).
Experience developing or administering sales incentive plans.
Remote Work Requirements

High‑speed cable or fiber.
Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection.
Please review Remote Worker FAQs for additional information.
Benefits

Hybrid work options available.
Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities.
401(k) with a 100% match for the first 3% of salary and 50% match for the next 2% (100% vested immediately).
Competitive paid time off.
Health insurance, dental insurance, and telehealth services start day one.
Professional and leadership development programs.
Additional benefits available through WPS Health Solutions.

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