Compensation Analyst

About the role

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business. Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY). Balfour Beatty is seeking a Compensation Analyst to join our team in Malvern, PA. The Compensation Analyst supports the design, administration, and analysis of compensation programs across multiple U.S. business units to support the organization's business objectives, attract and retain talent, and ensure external competitiveness and internal equity.

Responsibilities

• Supports the administration of core compensation programs, including annual salary review, market adjustments, and incentive programs across the U.S. business units.
• Assist with LTIP processes, including eligibility reviews, nomination support, vesting administration, monthly audit reconciliation, and vendor management.
• Support job evaluation processes, including reviewing job descriptions and making grading recommendations.
• Support manager on compensation guidance for new hires, promotions, internal transfers, and retention actions.
• Support annual salary planning, off‑cycle increases, promotions, and equity adjustments. Analyze pay recommendations and provide guidance to HR leads and managers.
• Participate in external compensation surveys, including job matching, data submissions, and benchmarking analysis.
• Conduct job evaluations and market pricing using compensation survey data.
• Develop, maintain, and update salary ranges and support compensation structure reviews as guided by the Compensation Manager.
• Prepare standard and ad hoc compensation reports using HRIS and Excel. Assist with audits, data validation, and documentation of compensation practices.
• Maintain compensation-related systems and databases, ensuring accurate employee data, market pricing information, reporting integrity, and process efficiency.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local compensation regulations.
• Administration Support the administration and communication of compensation programs, policies, and guidelines. Assist with presentations and employee communications.
• Support compensation projects, process improvements, and system enhancements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and data accuracy.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration/Management, Finance, or Accounting
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification a plus
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, or Finance
• Working knowledge of compensation principles, salary structures, job evaluation methodologies, market pricing, incentive programs, and relevant employment laws
• Experience using HRIS systems and compensation survey tools
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, VLOOKUP’s/XLOOKUPS)
• Knowledge of FLSA and basic compensation compliance requirements
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail

Skills

• Experience in a multi-state/ multi-business organization
• Knowledge of incentive compensation and executive compensation programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Strong organizational, attention to detail, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• And more!