Compensation Analyst-Contract

Altera Semiconductor • San Jose, CA

1d • $90,000 - $130,000 • Remote

About The Position

Join Altera as a Compensation Analyst! We are looking for a contractor for 9 months to support our compensation team. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to provide compensation guidance during hiring, promotion, and organizational planning processes. Participate in compensation surveys, analyze results, and synthesize insights to inform compensation program design and market positioning. Analyze job roles, salary data, compensation structures, and workforce trends using advanced data analysis techniques to support equitable pay decisions and broader compensation strategy. Support Workday enhancements related to compensation by partnering with HRIS, testing system updates, identifying improvement opportunities, and validating ongoing data integrity. Conduct ongoing data audits to ensure accuracy of job, pay, and employee data across HR systems, driving continuous improvement in data quality and process reliability. Maintain, update, and audit compensation databases, tools, and systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 2 - 5 years of experience in compensation analysis or related HR role.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems.
• Familiarity with compensation survey tools (e.g., Radford, Mercer, Willis Towers Watson).
• Knowledge of FLSA, EEOC, and other relevant labor laws.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to provide compensation guidance during hiring, promotion, and organizational planning processes.
• Participate in compensation surveys, analyze results, and synthesize insights to inform compensation program design and market positioning.
• Analyze job roles, salary data, compensation structures, and workforce trends using advanced data analysis techniques to support equitable pay decisions and broader compensation strategy.
• Support Workday enhancements related to compensation by partnering with HRIS, testing system updates, identifying improvement opportunities, and validating ongoing data integrity.
• Conduct ongoing data audits to ensure accuracy of job, pay, and employee data across HR systems, driving continuous improvement in data quality and process reliability.
• Maintain, update, and audit compensation databases, tools, and systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level