Compensation Senior Associate

About the role

Grant Thornton is seeking a Compensation Senior Associate to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below. Job Summary The Compensation Senior Associate supports the design, administration, and evaluation of compensation programs through data-driven analysis and market insights. This role partners with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to provide compensation recommendations, conduct market benchmarking, support annual compensation planning, and ensure pay practices are competitive, equitable, and aligned with organizational objectives. Key Responsibilities Conduct compensation analyses to evaluate market competitiveness, internal equity, pay trends, and compensation program effectiveness. Perform market pricing and benchmark positions using survey data and external labor market information. lead/manage the survey submission process. Manage participation in third-party compensation surveys, including job matching, data submission, and results analysis. Develop reports, dashboards, and analytics to support compensation decisions and leadership reporting. Support pay equity analyses and identify opportunities to improve compensation outcomes. Administer compensation programs, including base pay, incentive plans, salary structures, and job evaluations. Support annual merit, bonus, and incentive planning processes, including budget modeling, communications and reporting. Partner with HR and business leaders to provide compensation guidance and recommendations. Ensure compensation practices comply with company policies and applicable regulations. Participate in compensation projects, including job architecture, market studies, process improvements, and system enhancements. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related field. 3–5 years of experience in compensation, total rewards, workforce analytics, finance, or a related analytical function. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data visualization skills. Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with HRIS, compensation, and reporting tools. Knowledge of compensation principles, market pricing, salary administration, and pay equity concepts. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating effectively across a matrixed organization. Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.   The base salary range for this position is between $88,000 and $132,000. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.   At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.  In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture. Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.