Compensation Analyst

HR and people skill, available on Zeplik

Compensation Analyst is a ready-to-run HR and people operations skill on Zeplik. Employer-side. Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer.

The Compensation Analyst skill loads automatically when your request matches it, or you can invoke it directly by typing /comp-analysis in any chat. It works with attachments, connectors, and any model that supports the task, so you get the same expert method every time without setting anything up.

What the Compensation Analyst skill can do

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How the Compensation Analyst skill works

/comp-analysis

Analyze compensation data for benchmarking, band placement, and planning. Helps benchmark compensation against market data for hiring, retention, and equity planning.

Usage

/comp-analysis $ARGUMENTS

What I Need From You

Option A: Single role analysis "What should we pay a Senior Software Engineer in SF?"

Option B: Upload comp data Upload a CSV or paste your comp bands. I'll analyze placement, identify outliers, and compare to market.

Option C: Equity modeling "Model a refresh grant of 10K shares over 4 years at a $50 stock price."

Compensation Framework

Components of Total Compensation

  • Base salary: Cash compensation
  • Equity: RSUs, stock options, or other equity
  • Bonus: Annual target bonus, signing bonus
  • Benefits: Health, retirement, perks (harder to quantify)

Key Variables

  • Role: Function and specialization
  • Level: IC levels, management levels
  • Location: Geographic pay adjustments
  • Company stage: Startup vs. growth vs. public
  • Industry: Tech vs. finance vs. healthcare

Data Sources

  • With compensation data: Pull verified benchmarks
  • Without: Use web research, public salary data, and user-provided context
  • Always note data freshness and source limitations

Output

Provide percentile bands (25th, 50th, 75th, 90th) for base, equity, and total comp. Include location adjustments and company-stage context.

## Compensation Analysis: [Role/Scope]

### Market Benchmarks
| Percentile | Base | Equity | Total Comp |
|------------|------|--------|------------|
| 25th | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] |
| 50th | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] |
| 75th | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] |
| 90th | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] |

**Sources:** [Web research, compensation data tools, or user-provided data]

### Band Analysis (if data provided)
| Employee | Current Base | Band Min | Band Mid | Band Max | Position |
|----------|-------------|----------|----------|----------|----------|
| [Name] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [Below/At/Above] |

### Recommendations
- [Specific compensation recommendations]
- [Equity considerations]
- [Retention risks if applicable]

Working with the user's data

Zeplik chat has no live workplace connectors. When a step below expects system data, ask the user to paste the relevant export or upload the file, then proceed the same way.

If the user can share compensation data data (paste or upload):

  • Pull verified market benchmarks by role, level, and location
  • Compare your bands against real-time market data

If the user can share HRIS data (paste or upload):

  • Pull current employee comp data for band analysis
  • Identify outliers and retention risks automatically

Tips

  1. Location matters — Always specify location for benchmarking. SF vs. Austin vs. London are very different.
  2. Total comp, not just base — Include equity, bonus, and benefits for a complete picture.
  3. Keep data confidential — Comp data is sensitive. Results stay in your conversation.

How to use the Compensation Analyst skill

  1. Sign in to Zeplik

    Create a free Zeplik account or sign in. New accounts start with free credits, so you can try the Compensation Analyst skill right away.

  2. Describe your HR and people operations task

    Ask in plain language, or type /comp-analysis to invoke the skill directly. Zeplik recognizes the Compensation Analyst skill and applies its method.

  3. Review and refine the result

    Zeplik returns a clear, structured answer. Ask follow-ups in the same chat to refine it or take the next step.

Source and credit

Author
Anthropic
License
Apache-2.0

Adapted from the open-source anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins project and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. View source on GitHub.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Compensation Analyst skill?
Compensation Analyst is a ready-to-run HR and people operations skill on Zeplik. Employer-side. Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer.
How do I use Compensation Analyst on Zeplik?
Sign in to Zeplik and ask in plain language, or type /comp-analysis in any chat to invoke it directly. The skill applies its method and returns a result you can refine in the same conversation.
Which AI model does the Compensation Analyst skill use?
Any model you choose. Zeplik works across every model in one chat, so the Compensation Analyst skill runs on your preferred model for the task.
Where does the Compensation Analyst skill come from?
The Compensation Analyst skill is adapted from the open-source anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins project (Apache-2.0) and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. The original source is linked on this page.
How much does the Compensation Analyst skill cost?
Using the skill is free to start. You only spend Zeplik credits when the assistant runs, and new accounts begin with free credits.

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