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Compensation analysts design pay structures, conduct salary benchmarking, and analyze compensation data to ensure equitable and competitive employee pay. This analytical role typically qualifies for H-1B, E-3, and TN visa sponsorship due to its requirement for specialized knowledge in statistics, economics, or business administration. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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INTRODUCTION
Job Title: Business Systems (Compensation) Analyst
Location: Hybrid in Sunnyvale, CA
Duration: 9 Months with possible extension.
Client is the world’s largest professional network, built to help members of all backgrounds and experiences achieve more in their careers. Our vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Every day our members use our products to make connections, discover opportunities, build skills and gain insights. We believe amazing things happen when we work together in an environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging, and that what matters most in a candidate is having the skills needed to succeed. Join us to challenge yourself with work that matters. We trust each other to do our best work where it works best for us and our teams. This role offers a hybrid work option, meaning you can both work from home and commute to a Client office, depending on what’s best for you and when it is important for your team to be together.
Responsibilities:
- Orchestrate business activities in a matrix environment and partners with the right individuals and teams to produce results.
- Collaborate closely with the Product Operations, GCO PMO and Technology System teams to research existing business and system.
- Facilitate and document As-Is/To-Be process flows and provide gap analyses of current business processes that need improvement.
- Define sustainable and repeatable processes and helps educate the team to be self-sufficient in conducting similar activities in the future.
- Determine impacts to existing business and system workflows and assist in the development of new optimized and simplified user-centric workflows.
- Conduct systems testing (SIT/UAT).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA/BS degree
- 4+ years’ experience in business analysis
- 2+ years’ experience with Incentive Compensation Management tool (Xactly, SPIFF)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience with CRM systems such as Oracle RightNow Service Cloud and Salesforce Service or Sales Cloud, Oracle Siebel Systems
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships across the organization
- Proficiency with various software applications, including but not limited to: MS Office, MS Visio, and Draw IO. Experience with JIRA is a plus.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage multiple complex bodies of work in a fast paced work environment
- Confident, self-aware team player open to receiving/providing feedback to peers and colleagues
- Ability to establish strong relationships with all levels of an organization
- Ability to solve challenges creatively
- Experience working in an agile work environment
- Knowledge and use of analytical and data analysis tools including Excel
A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly wage for this position is $67–$69/hr. on W2. Benefits will be available, and details are available at the following links:
Benefits Details: https://britehr.app/HarveyNashContractorsNH2025
401K Plan: Our employees work hard, which is why Harvey Nash is proud to contribute to their hard-earned savings with a 401(k) retirement plan that includes a 10% company match on all deferrals. We also offer a Roth 401(k) for even more flexibility. Employees 21 years of age or older, and have completed 3 months of service, are eligible to participate.

INTRODUCTION
Job Title: Business Systems (Compensation) Analyst
Location: Hybrid in Sunnyvale, CA
Duration: 9 Months with possible extension.
Client is the world’s largest professional network, built to help members of all backgrounds and experiences achieve more in their careers. Our vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Every day our members use our products to make connections, discover opportunities, build skills and gain insights. We believe amazing things happen when we work together in an environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging, and that what matters most in a candidate is having the skills needed to succeed. Join us to challenge yourself with work that matters. We trust each other to do our best work where it works best for us and our teams. This role offers a hybrid work option, meaning you can both work from home and commute to a Client office, depending on what’s best for you and when it is important for your team to be together.
Responsibilities:
- Orchestrate business activities in a matrix environment and partners with the right individuals and teams to produce results.
- Collaborate closely with the Product Operations, GCO PMO and Technology System teams to research existing business and system.
- Facilitate and document As-Is/To-Be process flows and provide gap analyses of current business processes that need improvement.
- Define sustainable and repeatable processes and helps educate the team to be self-sufficient in conducting similar activities in the future.
- Determine impacts to existing business and system workflows and assist in the development of new optimized and simplified user-centric workflows.
- Conduct systems testing (SIT/UAT).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA/BS degree
- 4+ years’ experience in business analysis
- 2+ years’ experience with Incentive Compensation Management tool (Xactly, SPIFF)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience with CRM systems such as Oracle RightNow Service Cloud and Salesforce Service or Sales Cloud, Oracle Siebel Systems
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships across the organization
- Proficiency with various software applications, including but not limited to: MS Office, MS Visio, and Draw IO. Experience with JIRA is a plus.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage multiple complex bodies of work in a fast paced work environment
- Confident, self-aware team player open to receiving/providing feedback to peers and colleagues
- Ability to establish strong relationships with all levels of an organization
- Ability to solve challenges creatively
- Experience working in an agile work environment
- Knowledge and use of analytical and data analysis tools including Excel
A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly wage for this position is $67–$69/hr. on W2. Benefits will be available, and details are available at the following links:
Benefits Details: https://britehr.app/HarveyNashContractorsNH2025
401K Plan: Our employees work hard, which is why Harvey Nash is proud to contribute to their hard-earned savings with a 401(k) retirement plan that includes a 10% company match on all deferrals. We also offer a Roth 401(k) for even more flexibility. Employees 21 years of age or older, and have completed 3 months of service, are eligible to participate.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Compensation Analyst
Emphasize quantitative analysis skills
Highlight your experience with statistical software like R, SAS, or SPSS. Compensation analysis requires specialized technical skills that support the specialty occupation requirement for H-1B petitions.
Target HR consulting firms and large corporations
Companies like Aon, Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, and Fortune 500 corporations regularly sponsor compensation analysts. They understand the specialized nature of this role and visa requirements.
Get relevant certifications to strengthen your case
Consider pursuing Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or WorldatWork certifications. These demonstrate specialized knowledge and can strengthen your visa petition by showing role-specific expertise requirements.
Document your degree's relevance clearly
Economics, statistics, business administration, or human resources degrees typically qualify. Prepare to explain how your coursework in econometrics, statistics, or organizational behavior directly applies to compensation analysis.
Prepare for LCA wage level discussions
Compensation analyst positions often qualify for Level II or III wages due to specialized analytical requirements. Be ready to discuss your experience with regression analysis and market data interpretation.
Highlight experience with compensation surveys
Experience conducting or analyzing compensation surveys from vendors like Radford, Compdata, or PayScale demonstrates specialized knowledge that supports visa applications and distinguishes you from general HR roles.
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What degree do I need for H-1B sponsorship as a compensation analyst?
Most compensation analyst positions require a bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, business administration, human resources, or a related quantitative field. The degree must be specifically related to the analytical and statistical aspects of the role. Some employers may accept business degrees with coursework in statistics or econometrics.
Do compensation analyst roles qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, compensation analyst positions can qualify under the "Economist" or "Management Consultant" TN categories, depending on job duties. You'll need a degree in economics, business, or related field, and the role must involve economic analysis rather than purely administrative HR functions.
What makes compensation analyst a specialty occupation for visa purposes?
The role requires specialized knowledge in statistical analysis, econometrics, regression modeling, and market data interpretation. Most positions require proficiency with statistical software and advanced analytical techniques that aren't typically learned through general business experience alone, supporting the specialty occupation argument.
Are entry-level compensation analyst positions eligible for sponsorship?
Entry-level positions can qualify if they require a specific degree and involve analytical work beyond basic data entry. However, roles focused primarily on administrative tasks or simple data compilation may not meet specialty occupation standards. Look for positions requiring statistical analysis or compensation modeling skills.
How do I differentiate compensation analysis from general HR for visa applications?
Emphasize the quantitative and analytical aspects: regression analysis, statistical modeling, market data interpretation, and compensation survey analysis. Avoid describing the role as general HR administration. Focus on specialized software skills, econometric techniques, and the mathematical nature of pay equity analysis and market benchmarking.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Compensation Analyst jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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