Senior Compensation Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT US

HirexHire (pronounced hire by hire) is a Chicago-based recruiting and talent consultancy that integrates with companies short-term to provide long-term talent solutions. We take a seat in our client’s everyday operations to understand their people goals, gaps, and challenges. We then develop and implement the processes and technologies to execute a sustainable and scalable talent plan.

We partner with companies expecting or experiencing high growth which need to hire at scale or fill a critical role rapidly. Our clients are not looking for quick-fix placements but are thoughtfully building a hiring strategy to scale their businesses.

OUR CLIENT

Location : Chicago, IL

Industry : Consumer Staple Products, Cannabis

Company Size : 4,000+ Employees

What They Do : Our client in the cannabis industry currently operates in a quarter of the country with double-digit retail locations and a triple-digit growth rate making them one of the fastest-growing companies in North America. As they avidly tackle nationwide development with cultivation facilities, dispensaries, and their headquarters in Chicago – the demand to fill their teams is at an all-time high.

THE ROLE

Our client is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to join their Total Rewards team. This role will serve as a key partner across departments, providing analytical, technical, and strategic support for all compensation programs and initiatives. The ideal candidate is a data-driven professional with deep analytical skills, a strong understanding of compensation strategy, and a passion for using data to inform business decisions. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by improving processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting scalable growth across the organization.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Evaluate new and existing roles to determine salary grades, FLSA classifications, and adjustments.

Conduct market pricing and analysis to guide compensation strategy and ensure competitiveness.

Prepare and present data-driven reports and recommendations to leadership.

Partner with Talent Acquisition to provide compliant, equitable pay ranges for job posting and offers.

Support and enhance compensation systems, ensuring integration, scalability, and accuracy.

Drive process automation and continuous improvement across compensation programs.

Manage annual merit and incentive cycles, including setup, testing, and reporting.

Maintain compliance with pay transparency, FLSA, and EEO laws through audits and documentation.

Oversee day-to-day equity administration, including transactions, reconciliations, and reporting.

Partner with HRIS and People Operations teams to validate data integrity and streamline reporting processes.

WHAT YOU WILL LIKELY NEED

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with 3+ years in compensation or total rewards.

Proven analytical skills and proficiency working with large datasets and Excel formulas.

Strong knowledge of FLSA, Pay Equity, and compensation-related regulations.

Experience designing or administering base pay, incentive, or job architecture programs.

Familiarity with compensation systems and HRIS platforms (Workday, SAP, UKG, ADP, Wurk).

Understanding of accounting and financial principles related to compensation planning.

Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and organizational skills.

Clear communication and relationship-building abilities across teams and leadership levels.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality in a dynamic environment.

Certifications such as CCP, GRP, or advanced Excel credentials are a plus.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must pass any required background checks.

Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and be at least 21 years of age.

Must be approved by state badging agency to work in the cannabis industry.

This is a remote role with occasional travel as needed.