Senior Compensation Analyst

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