Senior Human Resources Analyst

About the Role We are seeking a Human Resources Analyst III specializing in Classification & Compensation to support strategic HR initiatives through advanced data analysis, reporting, and project coordination. This role is instrumental in driving equitable, data-informed decisions across classification and compensation programs. The position offers a long-term contract in Los Angeles with a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off. Key Responsibilities • Build and maintain classification and compensation matrices and reports • Conduct trend and variance analyses comparing internal pay data with market benchmarks • Support large-scale classification and compensation studies • Develop dynamic Excel reports and visualizations using pivot tables and advanced functions • Prepare ad hoc reports with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality • Organize and manage study materials across multiple concurrent projects • Track deliverables, maintain project documentation, and oversee version control of job descriptions • Recommend and implement improvements to streamline workflows and enhance data integrity • Support continuous improvement in HR analytics and reporting practices Qualifications & Competencies • Proven analytical, organizational, and written communication skills • Ability to interpret and apply classification and compensation principles to HR systems and data • Experience supporting compensation studies or job analysis projects preferred • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, data visualization, analytics) • Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive data and maintaining confidentiality