Compensation Analyst I

Long Beach, CAfull time

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Vast The Compensation Analyst I at Vast supports the administration and analysis of compensation programs to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices. This role assists with market pricing, compensation planning, internal equity analysis, and job architecture initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide compensation data and analysis to support the people team with hiring, promotions, and internal mobility decisions
Assist with analyzing compensation trends, market competitiveness, and internal equity to support informed decision-making
Work with senior Compensation team members to research compensation questions and respond to routine business requests
Prepare compensation reports, summaries, and presentations to communicate data and findings
Assist with the administration of compensation planning activities including merit increases, promotions, market adjustments, and off-cycle compensation reviews
Review salary offers, promotions, and other compensation changes for alignment with established guidelines, escalating exceptions for further review

Qualification

1+ years of experience in compensationSalary structures and pay rangesMarket pricing and benchmarkingJob evaluation and internal equityProficiency in Excel or Google SheetsStrong attention to detailAbility to manage multiple assignmentsBachelor's degree in Human ResourcesExperience in engineeringFamiliarity with job architectureInterest in process improvement

Required

1+ years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, finance, or a related analytical role.
Foundational understanding of compensation principles, including:
Salary structures and pay ranges.
Market pricing and benchmarking.
Job evaluation and internal equity.
Compensation planning and administration.
Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, follow established processes, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to learn and develop technical compensation knowledge and analytical capabilities.

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Experience in engineering, aerospace, technology, or manufacturing organizations.
Familiarity with market survey providers such as Aon, Mercer, Radford, or WTW.
Exposure to compensation platforms such as Pave or similar systems.
Experience assisting with compensation planning cycles, including merit, promotions, or equity programs.
Familiarity with job architecture, job leveling, or salary structures.
Experience preparing compensation reports, spreadsheets, or basic analytical dashboards.
Interest in process improvement, automation, and using AI-enabled tools to enhance analytical efficiency and accuracy.

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Equity/RSU
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

Vast

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