Compensation Analyst Market Pricing & Benchmarking | Remote | ContractContract (Duration TBD) | $50-$75/hrTALENT COMMUNITY NOTICEThis position is part of livingHR’s talent community. By applying, you are expressing interest in joining our network of trusted professionals who partner with us on a contract basis when client project needs arise. This is not an immediate or guaranteed opening. Engagements are project-based, and livingHR will reach out when an opportunity aligns with your experience, availability, and location.POSITION DETAILSLocation: RemoteType: Contract / 1099Work Model: [Remote / Hybrid]Compensation: $50-$75/hrDuration: TBDWHO WE ARElivingHR is The Work Agency™, a national boutique HR advisory and consulting firm built to make work better. We partner with organizations to deliver human-centric, future-of-work-ready HR managed services, professional services, and products. We believe in taking exceptional care of our people so they can deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, partners, and communities.POSITION OVERVIEWWe are seeking an experienced Compensation Analyst II to support client engagements on a 1099 contract basis. In this role, you will lead market pricing and benchmarking activities, contribute to compensation program design and analysis, and deliver credible, data-driven recommendations. This is a project-based engagement requiring a professional who can work independently, manage competing priorities, and communicate compensation insights clearly to HR and business stakeholders.RESPONSIBILITIESConduct job evaluations and market pricing analyses using major compensation survey platformsBenchmark roles across functions and levels against external market data to inform pay decisionsDevelop and maintain salary structures, pay ranges, and job hierarchiesAnalyze internal pay equity and identify trends, anomalies, or areas requiring attentionSupport compensation review cycles including merit, bonus, and off-cycle adjustmentsPrepare compensation recommendations and present findings to HR Business Partners and leadershipRespond to ad hoc compensation requests and provide guidance on offer recommendationsMaintain documentation of job profiles, comp guidelines, and benchmarking methodologiesPartner with livingHR Principals and client stakeholders to drive measurable outcomesTrack billable work and maintain accurate project documentationREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSProficiency in at least one major compensation survey platform (Radford/Aon, Mercer, WTW, or similar) is required3–5+ years of compensation experience with demonstrated expertise in market pricing and benchmarkingStrong Excel skills — comfortable with VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data modelingSolid understanding of job architecture, pay structures, and FLSA classificationAbility to operate independently in a fast-paced, project-based consulting environmentStrong advisory, stakeholder management, and communication skillsExperience working in consulting, professional services, or multi-client environmentsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or other relevant HR certificationExperience supporting pay equity analyses and total rewards program designFamiliarity with HRIS platforms (Workday, UKG, Paylocity, or similar)Experience with PE-backed, high-growth, or multi-state organizationsWillingness to travel occasionally as client needs requireWHAT YOU CAN EXPECTlivingHR engages contract consultants on a project-by-project basis. Engagement timing, scope, and duration vary based on client needs. Consultants may be considered for multiple opportunities over time as part of our long-term talent community. This engagement is structured as a contract role with the potential for extension based on client need and mutual fit.