Senior Compensation Specialist (5186)

Job description

SMX is seeking a Senior Compensation Specialist to design, implement, and manage competitive compensation programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, Talent and business stakeholders to ensure pay practices align with organizational strategy, market competitiveness, and regulatory compliance. ***This is a remote position but candidates must be able to support east coast working hours.*** Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Compensation Strategy & Program Design - Lead the design, evaluation, and administration of base pay, incentive, and bonus programs - Conduct job evaluations and maintain job architecture frameworks - Develop salary structures, pay grades, and market pricing methodologies - Support executive and sales compensation planning as needed - Lead annual company merit review cycle - Market Analysis & Benchmarking - Conduct comprehensive market analyses using reputable salary survey data - Provide recommendations based on competitive market trends and internal equity analysis - Monitor compensation trends, regulatory updates, and emerging best practices - Data Analytics & Reporting - Analyze compensation data to...