Senior Compensation Analyst
Baylor Genetics • Houston, Texas • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Oct 17, 2026
JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Compensation Analyst supports the design, administration, and continuous improvement of Baylor Genetics' compensation programs through market analysis, job evaluation, program administration, and reporting. This role partners with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and business leaders to provide accurate analysis, maintain compensation data integrity, and support consistent pay decisions. Responsibilities may evolve as organizational needs change.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct market pricing and salary benchmarking to support competitive and internally consistent compensation decisions.
Perform job evaluations and provide analytical support for job architecture, leveling, salary structures, and pay recommendations.
Analyze compensation and workforce data to identify trends, validate data quality, and prepare actionable reporting for HR and leadership.
Coordinate annual merit and incentive program administration, including data preparation, validation, tracking, and reporting.
Support compensation budgeting and planning through accurate modeling, analysis, and partnership with Finance and HR leaders.
Maintain compensation data, documentation, and process controls to support accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness.
Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to resolve compensation questions and support sound pay decisions.
Perform other duties as assigned to support team and organizational objectives.
Comply with all company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Analytics, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in compensation analysis, total rewards, HR analytics, or a related field.
Experience with market pricing, salary benchmarking, job evaluation, and compensation data analysis.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data validation.
Ability to maintain sensitive information and communicate analytical findings clearly to varied audiences.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred:
Experience supporting annual merit or incentive compensation cycles.
Experience with HRIS or compensation systems and compensation survey data.
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification or progress toward certification.
COMPETENCIES
Compensation analysis and market pricing
Advanced Excel and data accuracy
Clear business communication
Cross-functional collaboration
Judgment and confidentiality
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ability to remain in a stationary position and communicate effectively for extended periods.
Occasional travel may be required.
EEO STATEMENT
Baylor Genetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact our Human Resources team.
Note to Recruiters:
We value building direct relationships with our candidates and prefer to manage our hiring process internally. While we occasionally partner with select recruitment agencies for specialized roles, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies without a written agreement executed by the authorized signatory for Baylor Genetics ("Agreement"). Any resumes submitted to Baylor Genetics in the absence of an Agreement executed by Baylor Genetics' authorized signatory will be considered the property of Baylor Genetics, and Baylor Genetics will not be obligated to pay any associated recruitment fees.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $87,000–$101,000 per year (median ~$91,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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