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Compensation Analyst


Job Location:

Palo Alto, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 52 - 69
Posted: 17 August 2026 (28 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
The Compensation Analyst supports the design administration and compliance of the organizations compensation programs through data analysis market research job evaluation and compensation administration.

This position serves as the primary resource for conducting Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) audits and exemption analyses ensuring positions are appropriately classified and compliant with applicable federal and state wage and hour regulations.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

  • FLSA Compliance & Job Classification
    Lead the organizations Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) review process by conducting exemption analyses auditing job classifications documenting findings and partnering with HR and business leaders to ensure compliance with federal and state wage and hour regulations.
    Research analyze and evaluate new and existing positions to determine appropriate job classification FLSA status pay grade assignment and internal equity.
    Perform job evaluations using established compensation methodologies and document the rationale for classification and compensation decisions.
    Support compensation compliance activities related to FLSA Equal Pay wage transparency and other applicable federal and state regulations.
    Maintain current knowledge of compensation trends and changes to compensation-related laws and regulations.

  • Compensation Analysis & Administration
    Conduct market pricing analyses using salary survey data and compensation tools to develop competitive pay recommendations.
    Prepare compensation analyses and recommendations for hiring promotions market adjustments equity adjustments retention requests and other compensation actions.
    Analyze compensation data to identify trends pay compression equity concerns and opportunities to improve compensation programs.
    Assist with the administration of annual compensation programs including merit incentive market adjustment and salary structure review processes.

  • Data Management & Reporting
    Audit employee and position data within the HRIS to ensure compensation-related information is accurate complete and aligned with organizational policies.
    Maintain job descriptions and compensation documentation to ensure accuracy consistency and compliance.
    Develop reports dashboards and ad hoc analyses to support compensation planning budgeting and leadership decision-making.
    Identify opportunities to improve compensation processes through automation process standardization and data quality initiatives.

  • Consultation & Business Partnership
    Partner with Talent Acquisition by providing market data salary recommendations and compensation guidance for recruiting and hiring activities.
    Respond to compensation-related inquiries from HR partners managers and employees regarding compensation policies practices and procedures.
    Assist in the development implementation and documentation of compensation policies procedures and standard operating practices.

  • Project Support & Professional Responsibility
    Participate in compensation projects organizational restructures and other special initiatives.
    Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee organizational and compensation information while exercising sound judgment in handling confidential data.
    Perform other duties as assigned.


Education Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university preferred.


Experience Qualifications

  • At least four (4) years of progressive experience in HR or Compensation required.

  • Healthcare experience a plus.


Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Deep knowledge of HR programs policies and procedures for employee records and compensation.

  • Ability to coach employees and managers on complex issues related to compensation.

  • Demonstrated ability to complete transactions related to compensation.

  • Ability to draw on industry business and technical knowledge in compensation to provide excellent service to SHC employees.

  • Ability to quickly gain knowledge in additional functional areas to support customer inquiries across the organization.

  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively while maintaining attention to detail.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Demonstrated customer-orientation including ability to diffuse challenging situations and maintain a professional and courteous demeanor and tone.

  • Ability to prioritize workload and provide timely follow-up and resolution.

  • Skilled in conducting research and using existing knowledge to resolve inquiries/requests.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.


Licenses and Certifications

  • None


These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanfords patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars from the patient and familys perspective:

  • Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care

  • Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health

  • Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination inall ofits policies and practices including the area of employment. Accordingly SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression religion age national or ethnic origin political beliefs marital status medical condition genetic information veteran status or disability or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders members of all racial and ethnic groups people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $52.69 - $69.82 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity experience education specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.


Required Experience:

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