The Standard

Compensation Analyst II

The Standard$66K — $96K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
  • 4+ years of compensation experience or equivalent data analysis experience.
  • Experience in market pricing, job evaluations, and compensation benchmarking activities.
  • Strong analytical skills for interpreting and presenting data-driven insights.
  • Proficient in handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong communication skills to explain compensation concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Preferred: Experience with Workday or similar HCM system.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct job evaluations, market pricing, and compensation analyses.
  • Participate in compensation surveys and prepare compensation data.
  • Support annual salary administration and incentive plan processes.
  • Develop reports and analyses to aid compensation decisions.
  • Identify and implement process improvements for compensation programs.

Benefits

  • Rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company matching.
  • Annual incentive bonus plan.
  • Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually.
  • Supportive management and career growth opportunities.
  • Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
  • Employee giving program that doubles donations to eligible nonprofits.
Full Job Description

Job Summary

Join our Compensation team and help support compensation programs that ensure competitive and equitable pay practices across the organization. In this role, you'll conduct job evaluations, market pricing, compensation analyses, and survey participation while partnering with HR Business Partners, leaders, and Compensation team members. You'll also support annual compensation processes, incentive programs, compensation reporting, and ongoing process improvement initiatives. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, solving complex problems, and providing compensation insights that support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct job evaluations, market pricing, benchmarking, and compensation analyses.

  • Participate in compensation surveys and prepare, validate, and submit compensation data.

  • Support annual compensation programs, salary administration, and incentive plan processes.

  • Develop reports, analyses, and modeling to support compensation decisions and program design.

  • Identify and implement process improvements that enhance compensation programs and operations.

* Occasional travel for team meetings, planning sessions, or professional development activities may be required.

Skills and Background You'll Need

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Experience: 4+ years of compensation experience or equivalent experience involving data analysis, modeling, and evaluation.

  • Experience conducting market pricing, job evaluations, compensation benchmarking, and salary administration activities.

  • Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting, validating, and presenting data-driven insights.

  • Experience working with compensation surveys, reporting, and compensation program administration.

  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain compensation concepts to a variety of audiences.

  • Preferred: Experience using Workday or a similar Human Capital Management (HCM) system.

  • Preferred: Experience supporting incentive compensation or sales compensation programs.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

  • Adaptability: Sees possibilities in changing circumstances, accepts and understands change, and adjusts quickly to changing priorities and business needs.

  • Collaboration: Builds positive relationships, partners effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, and contributes to shared goals.

  • Improvement Mindset: Identifies opportunities to improve processes, tools, and efficiencies while supporting innovation and operational excellence.

Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

  • A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

  • An annual incentive bonus plan

  • Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure

  • A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement

  • Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance

  • An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about

  • Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.

Salary Range:

$66,000.00 - $96,250.00

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

About The Standard

The Standard is a financial services company that provides insurance, retirement, and investment products to individuals and businesses. The company's insurance products include life, disability, and dental insurance. The Standard also offers retirement plans, such as 401(k) and pension plans, and investment products, including mutual funds and annuities. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The Standard has over 3,000 employees and serves customers across the United States.
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Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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