Temporary People Operations Specialist, Compensation
ABOUT US
Do you have a passion for higher education? Do you want to make a positive impact on the college admissions process? Our staff help to remove barriers and encourage students to forge their path to a better future. Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to our more than 1100 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application.
If you are an experienced compensation professional and want to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, Common App may be a great match for you. Common App is currently searching for a Temporary People Operations Specialist, Compensation. This is a temporary 3-4 month assignment, and the individual selected for this role will be employed through a staffing agency, not as a direct employee of Common App.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Temporary People Operations Specialist, Compensation, will lead the migration of compensation benchmarking data from PayScale’s legacy platform to the new PayFactors system. This role requires advanced technical expertise with PayFactors and strong Excel skills to ensure accurate transfer, validation, and analysis of compensation data for all unique positions. The specialist will work closely with People Operations to streamline the transition, maintain data integrity, and support compensation benchmarking needs during the migration period.
QUALIFICATIONS
This role requires:
- Candidates must live in the United States.
- 3-5 years of hands-on experience in compensation, including market pricing, benchmarking, and data analysis..
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or relevant field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Deep expertise with PayFactors, including benchmarking, job matching, reporting, and data management.
- Strong understanding of compensation principles, market pricing, and benchmarking methodologies.
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, formulas, data validation, and modeling).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings and collaborating with stakeholders.
- Ability to manage complex data migration projects independently and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to identify data inconsistencies, troubleshoot, and resolve issues quickly.
- Ability to balance strategic compensation expertise with hands-on technical execution.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, virtual-first environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Familiarity with PayScale’s legacy system and its data structures.
- A passion for higher education is a plus.
PAY RANGE
$40-55 per hour
Common App is a virtual first environment. We value our employees’ time and efforts. We work to maintain the best possible environment for our staff, where people can learn and grow. We strive to provide a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.
HOW DO I APPLY
To apply for this opportunity, send your resume and cover letter with salary expectations. Note - this position will be employed through a staffing agency. Details about the agency will be provided during the interview process.
PROTECTING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION:
During the recruiting process, please note that Common App will never:
- Provide a job offer without an interview
- Ask for payment to process documents, purchase equipment or for any other reason
- Request banking or credit card information
- Direct you to third-party services to obtain visas or other documentation
As we work alongside you through our recruitment process, please remain alert and never provide financial information or payment to anyone claiming to offer a job opportunity.
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