Compensation Analyst
Working at Breeze Airways is an exciting endeavor and a serious commitment to bring “The World’s Nicest Airline” to life. We work cross-functionally with truly awesome Team Members to deliver on our mission: “To make the world of travel simple, affordable, and convenient. Improving our guests travel experience using technology, ingenuity and kindness.”
Breeze is hiring- join us!
Breeze Airways is hiring a Compensation Analyst. This role will play a critical role in supporting the design, implementation, and administration of Breeze’s compensation programs. This role requires advanced analytical skills with a high level of expertise in Excel and other data visualization/analytic tools. The Compensation Analyst will partner with leadership, and managers to ensure compensation practices are fair, competitive, and aligned with business goals. This individual will support compensation operations, market benchmarking, compliance, pay equity reviews, and compensation-related system administration. The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker who can translate complex data into actionable insights while maintaining a people-first approach.
Here's what you'll do
Program Administration & Analysis
- Administer and support compensation programs including base pay, incentive programs, bonus administration, and salary structure maintenance.
- Conduct detailed analyses of job roles, market data, and internal pay equity to ensure fair and competitive compensation practices.
- Support the annual merit and performance review cycles, including salary and bonus recommendations.
- Participate in salary surveys, conduct benchmarking, and develop recommendations to maintain market competitiveness.
- Partner with managers and recruiters to provide guidance on job offers, promotions, internal salary adjustments, and job evaluations.
Data Analytics & Reporting
- Leverage advanced Excel and other analytical tools (e.g., Power BI, Workday reporting, PayFactors reporting) to analyze large data sets, identify trends, and create dashboards.
- Generate, validate, and interpret compensation reports, providing insights and actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Conduct regular pay equity and compliance analyses to ensure adherence to federal and state regulations (FLSA, wage & hour laws, etc.).
- Ensure accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of compensation data across HR systems.
Training & Communication
- Create and deliver training materials to Finance, People Services and managers on compensation programs, systems, and policies.
- Develop compensation communications including compensation statements, presentations, and educational tools to improve understanding across the organization.
- Act as a subject matter expert on compensation practices, providing guidance and support to departments and business leaders.
Continuous Improvement & Strategy
- Contribute to the design and evolution of compensation policies, pay structures, and processes that support business strategy and growth.
- Stay current on industry compensation trends, legal and regulatory changes, and emerging best practices.
- Identify opportunities for process efficiencies, system enhancements, and innovative approaches to compensation management.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support HRIS, Payroll, Benefits, and Talent Acquisition in compensation-related projects and initiatives.
Here's what you'll need to be successful
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, Compensation, or a related analytics-heavy role.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling, and visualization).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with HRIS/Compensation tools (Workday and PayFactors strongly preferred).
- Strong understanding of compensation fundamentals, job classification, FLSA, wage & hour regulations, and market benchmarking.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and present insights in a clear, concise manner.
- High attention to detail, data accuracy, and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
Preferred Qualifications
- 4+ years of progressive compensation and analytics experience.
- CCP (Certified Compensation Professional), SHRM-CP/SCP, or HRCI certification preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with HRIS/Compensation tools (Workday and PayFactors strongly preferred).
- Experience in the airline or transportation industry a plus.
- Experience creating interactive dashboards in BI or visualization tools.
Skills/Talents
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships across departments and at all organizational levels.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Operates with integrity, ingenuity, kindness, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Perks of the Job
- Health, Vision and Dental
- Health Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match
- 401K with Breeze Employee Match
- PTO
- Travel on Breeze and other Airlines too!
Breeze Airways provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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