Compensation Analyst II

JOB SUMMARY

This role is responsible for providing support for a variety of compensation processes such as the development and/or implementation of job descriptions, conducting market analysis, participation in annual surveys, and provide support and maintenance of the assigned Human Resource management systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with Human Resources Business Partners (HRBP) and leadership on a variety of projects including job description creation and job market analysis.
• Conduct market analysis of company jobs to determine competitive positioning of the organization’s pay programs.
• Participate in annual job surveys which provide a source for leveling jobs within the organization.
• Participate in annual salary administration programs, including salary structure creation and maintenance and development of incentive or salary increase recommendations.
• Assist HRBP’s and leaders with compensation related issues.
• Contribute organizational data to third party compensation surveys and analyze results.
• Work with Recruiting and IT staff to ensure other systems are updated with new job information.
• Conduct ad hoc salary surveys as needed.
• Create and provide ad hoc compensation reports as requested.
• Provide support to Payroll, Benefits, and other HR related teams.
• Maintain corporate job descriptions, ensuring consistency of language and adhering to corporate standards.
• Maintain compensation knowledge and best practices through engagement with compensation communities and organizations.
• Maintain confidentiality of all HR, Benefits, and Payroll records, conversations, and communications.
• Assist with research and data required for audits.
• Creates an environment of ownership and personal accountability where each person is responsible and accountable for their performance.
• Work safely at all times.
• Adhere to all applicable safety policies.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and test system upgrades and fixes as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Leadership.
• Work within and promote corporate values.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have analytical thinking and mathematical skills and be able to perform required math calculations.
• Must be able to maintain a high concentration level and a constant work pace in a work environment subject to frequent interruptions.
• Handle moderately complex issues and problems.
• Possess solid working knowledge of subject matter.
• Must be willing to pursue a self-development course of study by attending seminars, workshops, etc. and learn legislation and developments affecting the Human Resources area.
• Ability to identify tasks which require automation.
• Independent problem solving and self-direction skills.
• Knowledge of compensation systems.
• Must be willing to comply with all company policies and procedures including dress and safety standards.
• Must have acceptable attendance to meet all company standards and requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• College degree in business/related field and/or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3-4 years of Human Resources/Compensation experience.
• Experience with Human Resources systems.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, speak clearly and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop and kneel. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/pr move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. If on an occasional basis, employees perform duties that Empire in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others, then their role would be classified as working in a Safety-Sensitive Position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually office moderate.