Position: Compensation Specialist
Location: Tempe, AZ (Onsite; Hybrid Schedule)
Division: Management
Department: Human Resources
Position DescriptionThe Compensation Specialist supports the design, analysis, and administration of QCi's compensation programs, including market benchmarking, new-hire offers, salary adjustments, annual compensation reviews, and incentive planning. The role partners with HR leadership, recruiting, and Finance to deliver consistent, data-informed compensation recommendations and serves as an onsite HR point of contact.
Key ResponsibilitiesCompensation Analysis & Market Benchmarking- Conduct job matching, market pricing, and compensation benchmarking using Aon Radford surveys and comparable sources.
- Maintain survey submissions, compensation data, job-leveling documentation, and market reference materials.
- Analyze internal equity, pay positioning, and salary compression to inform recommendations.
- Partner with HR leadership and Talent Acquisition on new-hire compensation packages, promotions, transfers, and off-cycle adjustments.
Annual Compensation & Incentive Programs- Support annual merit, salary review, and bonus planning cycles through data preparation, modeling, validation, and implementation.
- Assist with administration and analysis of base pay, short-term incentives, and equity award programs in partnership with designated owners.
- Develop clear compensation reports and recommendations for HR leadership and business stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready compensation records, policies, and workflows.
Cross-Functional & Onsite HR Partnership- Coordinate with Payroll and Finance to validate compensation changes and resolve related discrepancies; provide payroll support as needed rather than owning routine payroll processing.
- Partner with equity administrators and external advisors on compensation-related questions as assigned.
- Serve as an onsite HR point of contact for employees and managers, referring specialized HR matters to the appropriate HR team member.
- Support process improvements and compensation-related internal controls, including SOX requirements where applicable.
Required Skills and Experience- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
- 5+ years of compensation or total rewards experience, including market pricing, salary surveys, and compensation analysis
- Hands-on experience with compensation surveys, job matching, and market pricing; Aon Radford experience preferred.
- Strong spreadsheet, quantitative analysis, and compensation reporting skills.
- Experience supporting offer reviews, salary adjustments, and annual compensation cycles.
- Working knowledge of bonus and equity compensation programs preferred.
- Experience in a publicly traded or SOX-controlled environment preferred.
Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above. Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
