AeroVironment

Senior Compensation Analyst

AeroVironment

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • The Senior Compensation Analyst will assist in the design, analysis, and execution of market competitive, equitable compensation programs.
  • This role will serve as a trusted expert and advisor – guiding data-driven decisions, shaping compensation frameworks, and partnering across the organization to align pay practices with business goals and market realities.
  • Support Compensation Strategy & Program Design
  • Develop and maintain robust salary structures, job leveling, and internal pay frameworks.
  • Assist with the design and implement policies for base pay, bonuses, long-term incentives, and promotions that balance equity, compliance, and market competitiveness.
  • Lead the annual compensation planning cycle for assigned business group.
  • Serve as an advisor for compensation-related decisions that impact hiring, retention, and workforce planning.
  • Market Intelligence & Analysis
  • Conduct in-depth market benchmarking and compensation surveys to ensure market competitiveness.
  • Lead internal pay equity reviews, identifying gaps and recommending actionable solutions.
  • Monitor industry trends and emerging compensation practices.
  • Provide insights and recommendations based on labor market data and business needs.
  • Ensure Compliance & Drive Governance
  • Ensure all compensation programs align with legal requirements (FLSA, pay equity laws, transparency regulations, etc.).
  • Maintain clear, well-documented compensation policies and governance frameworks.
  • Support internal audits, regulatory reporting, and compensation reviews.
  • Lead on pay equity and transparency.
  • Partner & Influence Across the Business
  • Lead job leveling processes for assigned business group.
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Leadership to guide compensation decisions.
  • Translate complex data into compelling stories and actionable recommendations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required in HR, Business, Finance or a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Advanced degree, MBA or MS is preferred.
  • CCP Certification is a plus
  • Minimum of 3 years of hands-on compensation experience required.
  • Advanced data and predictive analytics skills, with experience using Excel, Power BI and Workday including Advanced Comp
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and support strategic decision-making.
  • High level of integrity, sound judgment, and discretion when dealing with sensitive compensation matters.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills—with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Works well with little supervision and exercises independent judgement on a regular basis.
  • Ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.
  • Strong grasp of compensation laws, internal equity principles, and market pricing.
Benefits
  • AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
compensation analysissalary structuresjob levelingdata-driven decision makingmarket benchmarkingcompensation surveyspredictive analyticsExcelPower BIWorkday
Soft Skills
influencestrategic decision-makingintegrityjudgmentdiscretioncommunicationpresentation skillsindependent judgmentcollaborationstorytelling
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBAMSCCP Certification