Job Details

Compensation Specialist

Pay: $27 to $34 per hour

Hybrid Role- Downtown Los Angeles

Are you passionate about equitable compensation practices and ready to make a meaningful impact? A leading California-based nonprofit is seeking a Compensation Analyst to supportand enhance its staff compensation programs. This role plays a key part in ensuring compensation remains competitive, equitable, and aligned with organizational goals that support community-focused work.

What You'll Do

• Maintain and administer compensation databases and tools

• Support the implementation of compensation strategies and related initiatives

• Partner with Staffing & Recruitment on new hire offers, promotions, and internal moves

• Evaluate jobs and maintain accurate job descriptions and job architecture

• Conduct job evaluations and provide written salary recommendations

• Assist with the annual compensation review process (merit, bonus, equity)

• Conduct audits for data accuracy and compliance

• Research market trends and best practices to inform compensation policies

• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local compensation regulations

• Participate in required trainings, meetings, and cross-team collaboration

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all work

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field; or equivalent experience

• 2+ years of experience in compensation analysis or administration

• Strong analytical and data‑interpretation skills

• Clear written and verbal communication abilities

• Ability to collaborate across teams and build strong working relationships

• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and organizational skills

• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Benefit offerings: include medical, dental, vision, additional voluntary benefits, 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance