Compensation Analyst

About this Opportunity:

As a Compensation Analyst, you will bring your expertise to a dynamic and growing organization with evolving compensation needs across both sales and non-sales populations. This role supports the evaluation, design, and administration of compensation programs that align with Orions business goals and industry best practices. Responsibilities include analyzing market data, conducting job evaluations, supporting the administration of base pay, incentive, and sales compensation programs, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of compensation principlesincluding sales incentive designand the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compensation practices are fair, competitive, and aligned with performance, helping to support employee engagement and retention. As we continue to evolve and live our Orion values, we are looking for someone to grow with us.

For External Candidates:
Candidates must work in-office at one of the following locations for at least 3 days per week: Hebron, KY; Lehi, UT.

For Internal Candidates:
All internal employees, regardless of their current work arrangement (remote or in-office), are encouraged to apply.

In this role, youll get to:

• Analyze, evaluate, and classify new and existing positions, leveraging market data and internal benchmarks to support compensation recommendations and ensure consistent titling and leveling across the organization

• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking by participating in surveys, analyzing results, and assessing internal competitivenessparticularly for complex or hard-to-benchmark roles

• Review and analyze proposed salary actions, promotions, and job changes to ensure alignment with compensation structures, internal equity, and policy compliance

• Administer and support the annual merit and bonus cycles, including data preparation, system functionality, user support, and reporting

• Assist in the development, implementation, and communication of both broad-based and variable compensation programsincluding base pay, incentive plans, and sales compensationto support organizational goals

• Support the end-to-end execution of sales compensation processes: develop and maintain plan documentation, ensure timely and accurate payments, and analyze plan effectiveness

• Assist in the administration and maintenance of sales compensation data for accounting requests, budget analysis, reconciliation, and ad hoc audits

• Identify and recommend improvements to compensation practices, tools, and reporting processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with business needs

• Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to provide compensation guidance, develop job descriptions, and support talent decisions with data-driven insights

• Contribute to the design and delivery of compensation training and education for managers and team members

• Ensure compliance with applicable compensation regulations and internal governance, and support audits, accounting inquiries, and budget reconciliations as needed

• Perform other compensation-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Were looking for talent who:

• Has foundational knowledge of compensation program development, analysis, and administration, with a strong willingness to grow and expand expertise

• Has the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism

• Has strong organization and detail-oriented skills, with the ability to work independently while contributing as an effective team member

• Has a strong analytical, process management, and decision-making skills, with an openness to building cultural awareness and applying it in compensation practices

• Self-starts with solid project management capabilities; manages multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, tracks progress, meets deadlines, and adapts to changing priorities

• Has demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, problem-solve effectively, and deliver high-quality results under pressure

• Has Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with a continuous learning mindset to improve technical capabilities

• Has clear and professional communication skills, including strong written, verbal, and active listening abilities

• Has a Bachelors degree, or equivalent work experience in an analytical position (i.e. compensation professional, financial analyst, etc.)

• Preferably has Certified Compensation Professional certification from World at Work

• Preferably has a minimum of 2 years of relevant compensation experience

Salary Range:

The pay listed in this posting indicates the estimated pay at the time of this posting; however, may vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, Orion offers a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, and disability coverage on day one, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid parentalleave, pet benefits including pawternity leave and pet insurance, student loan repayment and more.

About Us

At Orion, we achieve our best work when we support one another, staying personally accountable to each other and the clients we serve. We create a welcoming environment where everyone is respected, valued, and heard. Our commitment to create raving fans ensures we consistently exceed client expectations. Thinking differently is in our DNAwe innovate always, push boundaries, and reject the status quo to deliver transformative outcomes. Together, we support one another and see it through to success, driving our collective achievements and those of our clients.