Compensation & Onboarding Specialist

Best Friends Animal Society

Compensation Specialist providing support for Best Friends Animal Society’s compensation administration and Workday compensation transactions. Focusing on job architecture, reporting, and compliance tracking.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $60,000 - $67,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compensation administration, data analysis, and compliance tracking while maintaining confidentiality and supporting organizational goals. Proficient in managing compensation resources and providing clear communication to stakeholders.

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Compensation AdministrationData AnalysisWorkday HRISMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Compensation ConceptsData SummarizationJob DescriptionsJob ProfilesMarket Pricing

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeWorkdayHRISHCM Systems

Industry Keywords

Compensation DataPay RangesInternal EquityCompliance TrackingPeople Strategy & Analytics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as an ambassador and example of Best Friends Animal Society’s Guiding Principles by upholding a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, trust, inclusivity, and respect
Support the administration and maintenance of compensation resources, including pay ranges, compensation guidelines, job descriptions, job profiles, and related tools or materials
Gather, organize, and summarize internal compensation data and external market information to support pay range reviews, benchmarking, job evaluations, and compensation planning
Complete assigned compensation-related tasks in Workday, including routine updates to compensation data, role information, job profiles, and related records, following approved processes and escalating questions as needed
Identify potential compensation data issues, inconsistencies, or items needing review and escalate them to the appropriate owner
Generate routine compensation reports, summaries, trackers, and data files to support review by the Director, People Strategy & Analytics and other People & Culture stakeholders
Support tracking of routine compensation-related compliance items, including minimum wage changes, pay transparency requirements, and other compensation-related updates
Provide routine process and resource support to managers and People & Culture partners related to job descriptions, role changes, new positions, promotions, and compensation process questions
Escalate complex, sensitive, or non-routine compensation questions to the Director, People Strategy & Analytics or another appropriate People & Culture leader
Help prepare, update, and organize compensation-related resources, including process guides, templates, FAQs, job change resources, manager materials, and other approved communications
Support defined People Strategy & Analytics execution needs, including first-year journey and onboarding coordination support, materials/checklist updates, cohort-related follow-through, and other assigned portfolio priorities
Maintain appropriate confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive employee, compensation, organizational, and system information
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–3 years of experience, coursework, internship experience, or demonstrated interest in compensation, human resources, finance, data analytics, or a related field
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, files, and data
Basic analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to review data, identify inconsistencies, and summarize findings
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain information clearly and professionally
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
Familiarity with Workday or another HRIS/HCM system preferred
Familiarity with compensation concepts such as pay ranges, job descriptions, job profiles, market pricing, or internal equity preferred
Collaborative, adaptable, and committed to supporting fair, consistent, and values-aligned People & Culture practices.

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