[Hiring] Senior Compensation Specialist @SMX

Role Description

SMX is seeking a Senior Compensation Specialist to design, implement, and manage competitive compensation programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, Talent, and business stakeholders to ensure pay practices align with organizational strategy, market competitiveness, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Compensation Strategy & Program Design
  • Lead the design, evaluation, and administration of base pay, incentive, and bonus programs.
  • Conduct job evaluations and maintain job architecture frameworks.
  • Develop salary structures, pay grades, and market pricing methodologies.
  • Support executive and sales compensation planning as needed.
  • Lead annual company merit review cycle.
• Market Analysis & Benchmarking
  • Conduct comprehensive market analyses using reputable salary survey data.
  • Provide recommendations based on competitive market trends and internal equity analysis.
  • Monitor compensation trends, regulatory updates, and emerging best practices.
• Data Analytics & Reporting
  • Analyze compensation data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Maintain the Compensation Module in ADP.
  • Model compensation scenarios and financial impacts in partnership with Finance.
• Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure compensation programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Support audits and maintain documentation of compensation decisions.
  • Partner with HR on pay equity analysis and corrective actions if needed.
  • Assess jobs and their respective duties to determine classification such as exempt or nonexempt and appropriate salary range.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Advise HR, Talent, and Executive Leadership on compensation decisions including offers, promotions, and adjustments.
  • Provide guidance on pay transparency and communication strategies.
  • Train managers on compensation processes and job architecture frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of ten years of progressive compensation experience.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and HRIS (preferably ADP) systems.
• Experience conducting market pricing and job evaluations.
• Knowledge of compensation laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.

Desired Qualifications

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or similar certification.
• Experience with global compensation programs.
• Familiarity with pay equity analysis tools and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience integrating compensation programs and processes following an acquisition.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Paid leave.
• Retirement.

Salary

The proposed salary for this position is: $94,700 — $145,000 USD.

Company Description

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting-edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration-related support for this position.