Senior Analyst, Compensation

Senior Analyst, Compensation

Responsible for developing and evaluating global compensation programs aligned to an operating unit(s) or function(s) within West and supports the overall Enterprise structure. The role will be responsible for enhancing our ability to attract, engage and retain team members while ensuring alignment with our Total Rewards philosophy, best practices, business strategies, and financial objectives. Programs include job leveling and pricing, salary survey participation, incentive plan administration, spot bonus administration, and annual compensation planning. This role reports to the Sr Mgr, HR, Total Rewards and works closely with HR Business Partners at sites as well as Talent Management and the global Total Rewards team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze, develop, and recommend job levels and salary ranges for jobs using market data. Includes survey participation and data analysis.
• Act as the point of contact for all compensation issues within an operating unit(s) or function(s) including base pay, incentive and recognition plans and payments. Problem investigation, issue resolution, and follow-up are key components.
• Conducts internal job analysis and evaluation to ensure appropriate classification and grading of jobs and conducts external job analysis and evaluation by participating in and completing salary surveys to ensure market data is valid and useful.
• Analyze pay practices and programs to determine market competitiveness.
• Advises business units in job description design and provides development assistance as necessary. Reviews job descriptions to ensure completed descriptions meet legal and internal criteria.
• As part of global process, assist with the annual compensation planning process, including merit and short term incentives within the region.
• Provides recommendations to Compensation team for new or revised policies, processes and procedures and ensures that implementation occurs timely and policies and procedures are followed consistently.
• Administer and oversee day-to-day compensation administration with varying complexity.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in HR, Business, or related field required.

Work Experience: Minimum 5 years Compensation experience is required. Compensation analysis, broad base pay, and job evaluation techniques preferred. Experience with SuccessFactors preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Superior Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail; excellent analytical skills
• Ability to present to different stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with various levels and functions within the organization, develop relationships, influence in a matrix organization, active listening
• Must have demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Must be able to work independently and also be a strong team player
• Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times

License and Certifications: Human Resources/Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred.

Travel Requirements: None: No travel required.

Physical Requirements: Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.