Compensation Specialist

The Compensation Specialist assists in the review and administration of SanMar's compensation program. The position identifies compensation policy and practice opportunities which may make a positive difference to the business and the employee experience, and makes recommendations for change to the Director, Compensation & Benefits. What Will You Be Doing? Maintain job description library: drafting and updating job descriptions, evaluating jobs, and determining their classification. Conduct research and analysis to ensure pay plans and ranges remain competitive; recommend adjustments and compensation program enhancements. Support the administration of the annual merit and bonus process, managing data, reviewing changes, and providing logistical support and guidance. Supply appropriate pay grades, ranges and pay data for new positions, hires and promotions. Resolve routine compensation concerns and respond to managers and employee questions. Prepare salary survey submissions, market assessments and related analysis. Collaborate with the Compensation and HRIS team to develop and maintain compensation data, tables and overall set‑up in all HRIS systems. Track market trends, generate reports and assist in developing recommendations and action plans to attract, retain, and reward employees. Audit pay practices to ensure compliance with policies, guidelines and wage & hour laws; conduct FLSA assessments. Perform other duties as assigned. Comply with all policies and standards. What Are We Looking For? 4–6 years of experience in Compensation, HR Reporting and Analytics, or related work, or equivalent education. Exposure to compensation practices, terminology and structures. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Proficiency in HRIS and Excel; PowerBI experience preferred. Excellent research skills and attention to detail. Ability to prepare accurate reports and presentations independently and present ideas clearly, both orally and in writing. Familiarity with FLSA compliance guidelines. General understanding of wage and hour laws and compensation practices, including state equity pay regulations. Excellent organizational skills, prioritization and meeting deadlines. Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to interact openly and courteously with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed. Follow instructions and work independently on assigned tasks. What's Our Offer? Salary Range: you’ll earn between $32.56 – $40.87 on an hourly basis, depending on experience. Bonus: you’ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary. Paid Time Off: accrue PTO on a weekly basis based on hours worked (up to 112 hours per year to start), 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off. 401(k) plan with $1 for $1 match up to 4% of earnings; matched and vested at every pay cycle. Life insurance. Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage. Paid maternity and paternity leave. What Should You Expect? Hybrid: SanMar’s Eastpointe office is located in Issaquah, WA in the Seattle metropolitan area. Employees are required to work in our offices Tuesday through Thursday each week with additional days as needed. Standard working hours are 8:00–5:00 PST. Periodic travel may be required. The role requires long periods of computer use, frequent use of hands for keyboarding and office equipment, occasional standing, walking, reaching, and the ability to perform close visual work. Occasional lifting of 10–15 pounds is required. Reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals with disabilities. As set forth in SanMar-Internal’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr