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About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to join our People team. This role will be instrumental in driving our multi-year compensation roadmap, focusing on high-impact, employee-centric initiatives. You will manage key aspects of our compensation spectrum, including job architecture, market pricing, variable pay programs, and the annual planning cycle. We are looking for someone who views compensation as a tool for fairness and retention, embraces complexity, and offers a unique perspective. If you excel in a lean, high-visibility environment where your contributions have a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

Drive the development and administration of compensation and job architecture frameworks for internal equity and external competitiveness.
Manage the full annual compensation planning cycle, including system configuration, UAT, budgeting, execution, and training.
Partner with the People Team to evaluate roles, guide job placement, and ensure consistent job documentation.
Build compensation models for salary grades, pay equity analyses, and variable pay targets, translating findings into cost and benefit decisions.
Serve as the compensation systems expert, managing administration, identifying automation opportunities, and driving efficiency.
Support the administration of equity programs, including analysis and recommendations for grant decisions and candidate packages.
Conduct international compensation benchmarking, including research on statutory requirements and market dynamics.
Apply emerging AI and data analytics trends to modernize compensation processes and improve accuracy.
Stay current on compensation laws and regulations, ensuring program and practice compliance.
Share knowledge with junior team members and enhance compensation literacy within the People function.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive compensation experience covering base pay, variable pay, and job architecture.
Advanced Excel skills, including combined functions, pivot tables, queries, and the ability to present analysis clearly.
Proven experience administering full compensation planning cycles, including system configuration, UAT, reporting, and stakeholder support.
Hands-on experience with third-party compensation surveys (e.g., Radford/Aon, Culpepper, WTW) and market pricing analyses.
A consultative approach to building trust and making complex compensation topics accessible.
Familiarity with pay equity analysis and multi-jurisdictional pay transparency requirements.
Proficiency with HRIS and compensation platforms (e.g., UKG, Bettercomp, Pequity).
Experience building enablement resources and training for HR partners and People Leaders.

Skills

Compensation analysis
Job architecture
Market pricing
Variable pay programs
Annual compensation planning
System configuration
UAT
Budgeting
Compensation modeling
Pay equity analysis
Compensation benchmarking
AI trends in compensation
Data analytics
Compensation-related laws and regulations
Consultative skills
HRIS platforms
Compensation platforms
International compensation
Statutory requirements
Market dynamics

Location

Chicago
Remote
Hybrid

Work Type

Remote
Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification preferred

Salary/Compensations

$100,000-135,000 USD

Benefits

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Holiday Time
Vacation Time
Health & Wellness Days
Birthday Bonus Day

About the Company

Applied Systems is transforming the insurance industry with innovative software and services.
With over 40 years of experience in Insurtech, we are redefining what's achievable.
We foster a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other.
We are building a team that is driven to learn, try new things, and deliver innovative solutions.
Learn more about us at https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/

Equal Opportunity

Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative.
We are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.