Senior Compensation Analyst

Senior Compensation Analyst

Non-Union Position
Human Resources Compensation; Portland, Oregon (US-OR)


Hybrid schedule available for Oregon & Washington residents.
Regular FT, Exempt
Posting # 5559


About Us:

At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.


In addition to environmental stewardship, we're also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.

NOTE:

Employees based at our Headquarters are required to work on-site a minimum of two days per week. Specific in-office days may vary by team and business needs. This hybrid schedule supports collaboration, connection, and engagement while also offering flexibility for remote work.

The Role:

The Senior Compensation Analyst plays a critical role in supporting enterprise compensation programs through market survey management, ongoing salary administration, and transactional compensation processes. This role serves as the primary owner of compensation data integrity, survey participation, benchmarking, and recurring operational activities across the annual compensation calendar.

This position is ideal for an experienced compensation professional who thrives on execution, accuracy, and analytical depth, and who can independently manage end to end processes while partnering closely with HR, Accounting, Talent Acquisition, and HR Business Partners.

Day to Day:

Market Pricing & Survey Management

• Participate in and manage multiple compensation surveys (e.g., WTW, regional and industry surveys), including:
  
  
  • Job matching, data submission, and quality review
  • Loading survey results into internal compensation databases
  • Maintaining documentation and audit trails for survey decisions

• Conduct annual and interim market analyses, including:
  
  
  • Annual salary market trend analysis for all entities and union roles
  • Benchmarking new or evolving roles
  • Supporting updated salary structures and range development

• Partner with Compensation leadership to model and maintain salary ranges aligned to market movement and organizational strategy.

Salary Structure & Administration

• Support annual salary structure updates, including:
  
  
  • Minimum, midpoint, and maximum adjustments
  • Publishing new salary ranges and updated job lists
  • Loading salary ranges into HRIS (e.g., SAP / SuccessFactors)
• Maintain job matrices, grade assignments, and job charts, ensuring accuracy across systems and employee-facing platforms.
• Conduct compression reviews and company wide special adjustment analyses, including supporting recommendations and documentation.

Annual Compensation Processes

• Support Merit and Incentive (GIP) planning cycles by:
  
  
  • Preparing and auditing employee data
  • Supporting system configuration requests and testing
  • Reviewing eligibility, targets, goals, and payouts for accuracy
• Assist with incentive-related audits, year end calculations, and participant communications.
• Support Affirmative Action and pay parity analyses by preparing data and partnering with HR or external advisors as needed.
• Support data requests for rate cases.

Ongoing Transactional & Compliance Activities

• Perform recurring compensation audits and checks, including:
  
  
  • New hire salary audits
  • Process Step and Certification increases and rate changes
  • Temporary assignment tracking and expiration monitoring
  • Contingent worker rate reviews and compliance checks
• Monitor and implement minimum wage and salary threshold changes at federal, state, and local levels.
• Support intern pay reviews and updates aligned with market and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure taxable compensation items (e.g., relocation) are accurately reported to Payroll.
• Partner with managers on hourly employee job offers and provide backup and support for salaried employee offers as needed.
• The duties listed represent the majority of the role's responsibilities; additional related duties may be assigned as needed.

Tools, Reporting & Data Integrity

• Serve as a subject-matter expert for compensation data within HR systems and survey platforms.
• Maintain clean, auditable compensation data across databases, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
• Produce recurring and ad hoc compensation reports to support leadership decision-making.

Come on your first day with:

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation, HR analytics, or total rewards.
• Skilled experience with:
  
  
  • Salary surveys and benchmarking
  • Salary structure development and maintenance
  • Ongoing compensation operations and audits
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data validation).
• Experience working within HRIS and compensation survey platforms (e.g., WTW, SAP, SuccessFactors, or similar).
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple recurring deadlines across an annual calendar.
• Ability to evaluate existing processes, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend sustainable solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting regulated or multi state organizations.
• Familiarity with affirmative action, pay equity, and compliance-related analyses.
• Ability to translate data findings into clear insights for HR partners and leaders.

Competencies & Attributes

• Highly organized with strong process ownership
• Analytical, methodical, and data driven
• Comfortable operating independently with minimal oversight
• Trusted partner to HR and business leaders on compensation operations
• Practical mindset with a strong focus on execution and follow through

What we offer:

Health & Wellness -

• Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
• Free access to an online wellness resources platform

Work Life Balance -

• Up to 23 Vacation Days
• 80 Hours of Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• 3 weeks paid parental leave
• Be part of a workplace where your voice matters. Engage with our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, and a variety of Employee Resource Groups that support community and growth.
• 1500 sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room

Financial -

• Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
• Competitive 401K company contribution and match
• 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
• Wellness incentive program

Discounts -

• 20% off natural gas service
• Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center
• TriMet Pass for all HQ employees
• Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless

Base salary range: $88,700.00 - $126,350.00 per year, depending on qualifications

Annual Target Incentive: Level 3, 9.5% target
Targets are calculated using eligible earnings during plan year participation. Payout, if earned, is based on company and individual performance for each plan year and may range from 0% - 200% of target. Targets are subject to change in subsequent plan years. Must be employed by September 30 in order to receive any prorated payout.


Application Process: To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application including cover letter and resume via our website.

Deadline: 6/9/26

Disclosure: We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations. NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

E-Verify Information
NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

All applications must be submitted through NW Natural's Electronic Application System. Resumes submitted via email, fax or mail will not be accepted in lieu of an electronic application.

NW Natural is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace our candidates' diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics. We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic. A criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment with NW Natural. Instead, we make individualized assessments regarding qualifications and backgrounds. NW Natural is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

NW Natural does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural as a result of the referral or through other means.