Compensation & Benefits Analyst - 7+ Years Experience

Deepthi O

***************@*****.*** 571-***-**** Peoria, AZ 85382

Compensation & Benefits Analyst with 7+ years of experience in healthcare and corporate organizations, administering and optimizing compensation and total rewards programs, including market benchmarking, salary ranges, pay bands, merit increases, and incentive plans.

Proficient in Workday and ADP HRIS systems, performing compensation data analysis, pay equity audits, compensation cycle support, and reporting for multi-business unit operations.

Expertise in partnering with HR Business Partners, leadership, and Talent Acquisition teams to structure competitive offers, support job leveling, and ensure alignment with internal policies and Total Rewards frameworks.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Compensation & Total Rewards Tools: Salary surveys (Mercer, Radford, Willis Towers Watson), Job architecture & leveling frameworks, Pay bands & salary ranges, Incentive plan administration, Merit increase & bonus allocation

HRIS & Compensation Systems: Workday, ADP, HRIS tools (compensation data management, reporting, pay equity analysis)

Data Analysis & Reporting: Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, dashboards), Compensation analytics, Pay equity audits, Workforce trend analysis, Budget impact analysis

Collaboration & HR Processes: Partnering with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and leadership for competitive offers, job leveling, and strategic compensation decisions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Compensation & Benefits Analyst Magellan Health – Phoenix, AZ (Dec 2023 – Present)

Led compensation benchmarking and market analysis using external salary surveys to support competitive pay structures and maintain alignment with internal equity and healthcare industry standards.

Implemented compensation and benefits programs including merit increases, incentive plans, and salary adjustments while ensuring adherence to Total Rewards policies and organizational compensation frameworks.

Analyzed compensation and workforce data using Excel and HRIS tools to evaluate pay equity, compensation trends, and budget impacts across multiple business units.

Partnered with HR Business Partners, leadership, and cross-functional teams to evaluate compensation requests, support offer development, and provide recommendations on pay decisions and job leveling.

Supported benefits program administration and plan design analysis, ensuring accurate configuration, documentation, and compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA and other industry standards.

Maintained compensation and benefits documentation, reporting, and system records while improving data accuracy, supporting salary survey participation, and enhancing Total Rewards reporting processes.

Compensation Analyst – Total Rewards Cardinal Health – Tempe, AZ (Oct 2020 – Dec 2022)

Managed market pricing and compensation benchmarking using external salary surveys to support competitive pay structures aligned with healthcare industry standards.

Developed and maintained salary ranges, pay bands, and job leveling structures to support internal equity and alignment with external market data.

Executed the annual compensation planning cycle, administering merit increases, incentive allocations, and compensation adjustments across multiple business units.

Analyzed compensation data using Excel and HRIS systems to deliver insights on pay equity, market competitiveness, and compensation cost trends.

Collaborated with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and leadership teams to evaluate compensation requests and structure competitive offers aligned with Total Rewards policies.

Administered and validated compensation data in Workday, ensuring data accuracy, supporting salary survey submissions, and improving compensation reporting processes.

Compensation Analyst Axia Health – Phoenixville (Sep 2018 – Sep 2020)

Conducted market pricing and benchmarking analysis using salary surveys (Mercer, Radford, Willis Towers Watson) to ensure competitive compensation for clinical, physician, and corporate roles.

Built and maintained salary ranges, pay bands, and job architecture, ensuring internal equity and alignment with external market data.

Supported annual compensation planning cycles including merit increases, bonus allocation, and promotional adjustments through HRIS systems such as Workday or ADP.

Performed compensation data analysis and reporting using Excel and HRIS tools to provide insights on pay equity, workforce trends, and compensation budgets.

Partnered with Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners to develop competitive compensation offers while ensuring alignment with internal compensation policies and market benchmarks.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur

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