Senior Compensation Analyst
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Conduct job evaluations and pricings, including FLSA classification determinations.
- Maintain the job architecture and create new job codes to ensure alignment, consistency, and internal equity.
- Participate in the design and maintenance of salary structures, pay frameworks, and compensation guidelines.
- Ensure compensation programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including minimum wage and FLSA requirements.
- Support or lead components of the annual merit and bonus cycles, including data collection, validation, system configuration, approval workflows, and payroll coordination.
- Serve as a subject matter expert to HR partners and managers on compensation decisions and cycle-related questions.
- Assist in developing communication tools and training materials for managers and employees.
- Manage participation in compensation surveys (e.g., Mercer, WTW, Radford), including survey submissions, cost tracking, and analysis of results.
- Use market data and analytics to evaluate competitiveness, identify trends, and recommend program enhancements.
- Conduct market pricing and internal equity reviews; ensure compliance with pay transparency and pay equity regulations.
- Conduct regular audits related to job classification, minimum wage compliance, and compensation requirements.
- Produce ad-hoc compensation reports using HR systems and tools.
- Support analytics for Total Rewards initiatives, including Living Wage studies and regulatory-driven reporting.
- Partner with HR, Finance, and leadership to ensure compensation programs support business objectives.
- Provide guidance to leaders on compensation philosophies, pay decisions, and policy interpretation.
- Contribute to Total Rewards communication efforts related to compensation practices and reward programs.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.
- CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive compensation experience.
- Experience using compensation survey tools (e.g., Mercer, WTW, Radford).
- Experience working with HR systems such as Workday, SAP, or Oracle preferred.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and macros.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to data accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain compensation concepts clearly.
- High attention to detail, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and influence HR and business partners.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work.
- Ability to attend meetings and training sessions as needed.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
Travel Requirements
- None