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Cadence Education · 2 days ago

Compensation Analyst

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $85K/yr

3+ years exp

Cadence Education is one of the premier early childhood educators in the United States, operating over 300 private preschools and elementary schools across 30 states. The Compensation Analyst will support the organization’s mission by ensuring competitive and sustainable compensation practices across the workforce, conducting salary benchmarking, job evaluations, and data analysis.

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Responsibilities

Conduct market analysis and research to maintain competitive salary structures aligned with the early childhood education sector. Collect, analyze, and interpret data from salary surveys, industry sources, and internal metrics to benchmark compensation

Assist in developing and implementing compensation structures that reflect the organization’s values, ensuring pay equity and internal consistency. Collaborate with HR and leadership to support the development of salary ranges, incentive plans, and other compensation components

Perform job evaluations and grade assignments based on role requirements, ensuring alignment with the organization’s compensation philosophy. Partner with hiring managers to assess new and existing roles for appropriate title, level, and compensation

Analyze workforce data to monitor trends, identify outliers, and propose adjustments as needed to maintain pay equity. Prepare regular reports and analyses on compensation trends, salary distributions, and forecast needs for decision-making

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations, including FLSA, pay transparency, and pay equity standards. Stay informed about early childhood education industry standards, competitive practices, and legal updates impacting compensation

Provide guidance and support on compensation-related matters to HR team members, managers, and employees. Communicate complex compensation concepts and policies in a clear, relatable manner for various audiences within the organization

Will perform other administrative daily duties as needed

Qualification

Compensation theoryAnalytical skillsMicrosoft ExcelJob evaluation methodologiesFLSA regulationsOrganizational skillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookAccessBachelor's degreeHuman resources experienceFinancial analysis experienceEnglishTeamworkCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Must be very detail oriented and demonstrate strong analytical skills, with a high level of accuracy and the ability to detect inconsistencies with data

Must be able to work in a team environment

Requires proven organization skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Requires excellent written and verbal communications skills

Requires the ability to demonstrate proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Must be able to work effectively with all levels of the organization

Requires ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English

Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college preferably majoring in human resources, business administration, or accounting; or an equivalent combination of training and progressively responsible experience that will result in the required specialized knowledge and abilities to perform the assigned work

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of Compensation, Human Resources, or financial analysis related experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities