Compensation and Benefits Analyst

About ShiftKey

ShiftKey is a platform that is disrupting the way healthcare facilities find licensed and certified professionals to fill available shifts. Leveraging marketplace dynamics and deep industry knowledge, the company is playing a vital role in mitigating America’s healthcare staffing shortages, enabling direct connections between facilities and healthcare professionals. By offering the opportunity to work as much or as little as they choose and putting the power back into the hands of healthcare workers, ShiftKey is bringing more licensed professionals back into the workforce, a solution that is solving a major crisis in healthcare. For more information, visit www.ShiftKey.com.

The role

The Compensation and Benefits Analyst plays a critical role in shaping the employee experience by ensuring our total rewards programs are competitive, compliant, and meaningful. In this role, you’ll combine hands-on analytics with real impact - from managing compensation structures in Workday to supporting open enrollment and benefits programs that employees rely on every day. It’s a unique opportunity to own and influence core people programs at a growing, international company while working closely with leadership. If you’re detail-oriented, data-driven, and passionate about making rewards both fair and effective, this role will put your skills to work in ways that matter.

Where you’ll work

This is a full-time, hybrid role based at our Irving, Texas headquarters. The person in this role will spend at least two days a week in the office, with flexibility on which days. We encourage coordinating in-office time with colleagues to make collaboration easier and more effective.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the implementation and administration of competitive compensation programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, market trends, and legal requirements.

• Conduct market research and benchmarking to support pay decisions and program design.

• Leverage Workday expertise to configure, maintain, and optimize compensation structures, salary bands, and bonus plans for streamlined processes and reporting.

• Maintain accurate job descriptions and help manage job architecture.

• Provide day-to-day support on benefits-related inquiries, escalating complex issues as needed.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding compensation and benefits practices, including FLSA, ERISA, ACA, and EEO.

• Help ensure global and local consistency in benefits programs, as applicable.

What you’ll need

• 4 - 6 years of prior experience in compensation, benefits, or a related field.

• Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (reports, pivot tables, formulas required)

• Experience with Workday HRIS.

• Exposure to compensation benchmarking tools (e.g., Salary.com, Radford, Mercer) is a plus.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and confidentiality.

• Knowledge of compensation principles, benefits administration, and relevant compliance requirements.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex information clearly.

Perks of working at ShiftKey

• Inclusive and collaborative work environment where all voices are valued.

• Hybrid-friendly office spaces designed to be fun and engaging.

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.

• Benefits begin on your first day.

• Generous PTO and company-paid holidays, including flexible floating holidays.

• 100% 401(k) employer match up to 6%.

• Paid parental leave.

• Wellness support, including access to mental health resources.

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Our Commitment to Diversity

ShiftKey is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to embracing diverse and individual perspectives shaping our culture and contributing to the solutions that transform the world. We actively work to create an inclusive environment for employees to thrive. 

EEO Statement

ShiftKey does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.  ShiftKey is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a mental or physical disability, please contact: [email protected]