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Compensation Analyst (San Jose, CA)

LHH is teaming up with an innovative company to find a highly skilled temporary Compensation Analyst to join their team in San Jose. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading company in the airline industry. The role is fully on-site and requires immediate availability for at least a three-month duration.

What You’ll Do:

• Administer existing equity compensation programs.
• Partner with senior leaders and business partners to drive and ensure the success of the company's compensation programs.
• Assist in preparing materials for Compensation Committee and Board of Director meetings.
• Evaluate pay for executives and top management and perform benchmark analysis to ensure that salary and incentive packages are competitive.
• Provide analytics and support in all aspects of executive compensation.
• Collaborate with Legal, Stock Administration, Finance, etc. to provide data and help prepare compensation-related materials.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and planning to continuously improve compensation programs and processes.
• Use strong communication and analytical skills to drive understanding of compensation philosophies, practices, and administration among leaders and managers to assist in cascading to all levels of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Compensation Analyst or similar role.
• Minimum 5 years of compensation experience in a U.S. public company, preferably at a high-growth company.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and a deep interest in analyzing data to drive sound decision-making.
• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work well in an environment with competing demands.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and regulations, including job evaluation methodologies, market pricing, and incentive plan design.
• Ability to operate independently in an ambiguous, continuously changing, fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills that contribute to the greater success of the function and drive desired organizational results.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Advanced degree or certification in compensation management is a plus.
• Global compensation experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, airline, or international sectors preferred.

Job Type: Contract (approximate duration is at least 3 months), open to direct hire only candidates as well.

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Fully on-site in San Jose, CA

Hours: Full time, regular office hours

Pay Rate: $50-$65/hour, depending on experience

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

If you have the qualifications above and are interested in this opportunity – please apply today! If you are curious what else is available, please review the LHH website!

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