Senior Compensation Analyst

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.