Sr Compensation Analyst
Baylor Genetics
Summary
The Sr. Compensation Analyst supports the design, administration, and continuous improvement of Baylor Genetics' compensation programs through market analysis, job evaluation, program administration, and reporting. This role partners with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and business leaders to provide accurate analysis, maintain compensation data integrity, and support consistent pay decisions.
Job description
Job Summary
The Sr. Compensation Analyst supports the design, administration, and continuous improvement of Baylor Genetics' compensation programs through market analysis, job evaluation, program administration, and reporting. This role partners with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and business leaders to provide accurate analysis, maintain compensation data integrity, and support consistent pay decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct market pricing and salary benchmarking to support competitive and internally consistent compensation decisions.
- Perform job evaluations and provide analytical support for job architecture, leveling, salary structures, and pay recommendations.
- Analyze compensation and workforce data to identify trends, validate data quality, and prepare actionable reporting for HR and leadership.
- Coordinate annual merit and incentive program administration, including data preparation, validation, tracking, and reporting.
- Support compensation budgeting and planning through accurate modeling, analysis, and partnership with Finance and HR leaders.
- Maintain compensation data, documentation, and process controls to support accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness.
- Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to resolve compensation questions and support sound pay decisions.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support team and organizational objectives.
- Comply with all company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Analytics, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in compensation analysis, total rewards, HR analytics, or a related field.
- Experience with market pricing, salary benchmarking, job evaluation, and compensation data analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data validation.
- Ability to maintain sensitive information and communicate analytical findings clearly to varied audiences.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred
- Experience supporting annual merit or incentive compensation cycles.
- Experience with HRIS or compensation systems and compensation survey data.
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification or progress toward certification.
Competencies
- Compensation analysis and market pricing
- Advanced Excel and data accuracy
- Clear business communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Judgment and confidentiality
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Analytics, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in compensation analysis, total rewards, HR analytics, or a related field.
- Experience with market pricing, salary benchmarking, job evaluation, and compensation data analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data validation.
- Ability to maintain sensitive information and communicate analytical findings clearly to varied audiences.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Company overview
Baylor Genetics is a leading diagnostic genomics company that pioneered the history of genetic testing and now serves as a premier precision diagnostics partner. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Houston's Texas Medical Center, the company offers a comprehensive spectrum of clinically relevant genetic testing services including Whole Genome Sequencing, Whole Exome Sequencing, and targeted panels. Baylor Genetics combines advanced genomic technologies with genetic counseling support to help clinicians shorten diagnostic journeys for patients with rare diseases and complex genetic conditions. Their testing menu spans family planning, pregnancy, pediatrics, oncology, and specialized diagnostic areas, serving clients across all 50 U.S. states and 16 countries internationally. The company's mission focuses on providing rapid, comprehensive precision diagnostics to guide medical management and ensure no patient with a genetic disorder is left behind. Baylor Genetics operates as a clinical laboratory that translates complex genomic insights into actionable clinical information, supporting healthcare providers in making informed decisions for patient care across various medical specialties.