Compensation Analyst I, II, Senior, or Lead
UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.
We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP's case, since the 1890s. We're building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.
Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.
We create opportunities for employees to thrive through :
- Continual growth : In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
- Active engagement : We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
- Total compensation : UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.
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Job Description - Compensation Analyst I, II, Senior, or Lead
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Do you want to be part of a company culture founded on safety, teamwork, collaboration, and positive leadership?Do you want the opportunity to grow yourself in your current job and beyond?Do you want to live in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, with beautiful landscapes all around and a city immersed in culture and diversity?If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, read on. We want to know of your interest. If you apply, you are not just a number, you are a possible team member! Our culture is at the heart of our success and we are looking for talented individuals for the position of Compensation Analyst I, II, Sr., or Lead to bring their skills and experience to the table while enriching our already strong culture.
What you will do
Responsible for complex compensation research, analysis and compliance.Administration of the Company's Compensation Program (base and short-term incentives).Annual salary planning and bonus administration.Perform job analyses, including evaluation, internal comparison, external market pricing and external survey participation. Recommend appropriate salary grade placement or adjustments consistent with objectives regarding internal equity and external competitiveness.Participate in salary and total rewards surveys and analyze survey results to determine the competitiveness of the Company's compensation package.Creation of operational reports including collecting and collating data, analyzing that data for pertinent information, and creating actionable reports and / or presentations based on that information.What you bring
High school diploma or GED.Strong analytical and problem solving skills.Proficiency in computer software applications including : (Excel) spreadsheets, (Word) word processing, (PowerPoint) presentations.Ability to prioritize work and effectively manage time in order to meet deadlines with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively at all levels and with internal and external business partners of the company; including speaking and business writing.Demonstrate ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.Demonstrate understanding of the laws and regulations that affect human resources and compensation.A high degree of human relations skills are required to deal with confidential and sensitive information and situations with tact.If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now! This position is hybrid, with on-site work in Tucson, AZ at our downtown location.
Full posting below.
Position Description
The Compensation Analyst is responsible for the design, analysis, communication, and administration of the Company's broad-based wage and salary programs and structures, including short- and long-term incentive plans for executive, management and frontline staff. May be assigned primary or secondary responsibility for specific compensation programs. Evaluates jobs, determines pay grades, participates in compensation surveys, performs complex analysis, and makes recommendations for wage and salary structure movement and budget distribution. Contributes to maintaining competitive and equitable pay practices for the UNS enterprise. Handles confidential information with care.
Position-related responsibilities
Compensation Administration :
Performs job analyses & benchmarking, including interview, evaluation, internal comparison, external survey, and assessment or calibration of job titles to align with the market; recommends job classifications, job grade placement or adjustments and FLSA status for new or updated positions, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness.Conducts compensation analysis to support compensation decisions for new hires, internal hires, promotions, and out-of-cycle pay adjustments; ensures internal equity and external competitiveness.Conducts specified internal equity and / or compression reviews that are requested on a stand-alone basis or as part of restructuring efforts; partners with Human Resources Business Partners (HRBP's) to understand business needs, collect relevant information and deliver messages.Administers the annual merit program and bonus incentive (short-term incentive or "STI") for eligible participants; includes program design, data gathering & planning, communication & training, conducting pay calibration sessions, and partnering with Payroll to ensure timely and accurate payments.Assists the Compensation Manager in the administration of the executive compensation program.Supports long-term incentive administration, including preparation of spreadsheets, dividend accruals, record keeping, award agreements, and distributions.Reviews and validates data to support the non-qualified deferred compensation program for leaders.Administers the Spot Award and Stock Purchase programs, as well as, company-owned life insurance (COLI).Assists in the communication of employee compensation program changes, annual processes (e.g., merit and STI), annual compensation statements in eComp, and annual total rewards statements; includes ensuring accuracy of data in relevant systems prior to communication, drafting or providing input to the development of employee communication materials, distribution, and Human Resources (HR) intranet / Benefits portal maintenance.Conducts market reviews annually to determine if current compensation programs and architecture is competitive with the external market; may assist with educating leaders about what market reviews mean for their teams (or partner with HRBP's to educate their assigned client groups).Participates in salary surveys and analyzes the survey results to determine the competitiveness of the Company's compensation package.Performs tasks that support the development and periodic review of the pay grade structure; implements approved modifications to ensure a competitive posture in the labor market.In partnership with HRBP's, audits and reviews Company job descriptions on a systematic basis to ensure they remain current, accurate, and aligned with compensation architecture.Prepares and analyzes data to support labor agreement negotiations for TEP, UEE and UEG.Assists in the analyses of data and preparation of tables for the Company Proxy.May be requested to furnish data or analyses that support Board of Directors compensation workbook preparation.Compliance :
Interprets and administers employee compensation and incentive programs in accordance with applicable federal and state employment laws.Performs analytical support work for Rate Cases for Tucson Electric Power (TEP), Unisource Energy Services Electric (UEE) and Unisource Energy Services Gas (UEG); prepares exhibits and responses to questions from regulatory agencies such as the Arizona Corporation Commission and RUCO.Gathers data and performs analyses in preparation for various compliance filings, reporting and notice requirements governed by the IRS, DOL, SEC and other governing bodies and assists in the execution thereof (e.g., 409A tracking and term notifications,