Compensation Analyst

The opportunity

The Compensation Analyst will own and shape the job evaluation and job architecture framework for a large, complex North American business. This role offers a visible, impactful role partnering with HR, Compensation leadership, and business leaders across the organization.

What we offer you

• Competitive compensation and benefits within a global manufacturing organization committed to fairness, compliance, and internal equity
• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retail Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan

Job Summary

The Compensation Analyst plays a critical role in supporting fair, competitive, and compliant pay practices at Hydro Extrusion North America (ENA). This position owns the end-to-end job evaluation and job architecture assignment process, ensuring roles are consistently evaluated to support internal equity and market alignment.

What you will be doing

• Own and administer the end-to-end job evaluation and job architecture process using Mercer’s International Position Evaluation (IPE) methodology
• Serve as the primary subject-matter expert for job evaluation, advising HR partners and business leaders on role design, leveling, and internal alignment
• Evaluate new, evolving, and redesigned roles and ensure consistent application of job architecture standards
• Maintain job evaluation guidelines, documentation, and governance to ensure consistency, transparency, and audit readiness
• Support compensation actions including promotions, transfers, and organizational changes
• Administer and support the annual merit and short-term incentive review processes
• Conduct market benchmarking and salary survey participation to support competitive pay decisions
• Analyze pay equity trends, perform FLSA testing, and support compensation compliance initiatives
• Maintain accurate compensation data and records within HR systems and reporting tools
• Contribute to strategic compensation projects and continuous improvement of compensation practices

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of experience in a compensation or job evaluation role, with demonstrated analytical capability
• A solid understanding of compensation structures, job architecture, market pricing, and pay equity principles
• Experience supporting merit and incentive review cycles, salary surveys, and benchmarking activities
• Familiarity with FLSA classification and compensation compliance requirements
• Strong analytical, documentation, and data interpretation skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with HR partners, managers, and business leaders
• Comfort serving as a trusted advisor and subject-matter expert, balancing consistency with business needs
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS systems, and compensation tools (SAP SuccessFactors, UKG, Mercer WIN preferred)

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• HR or compensation certification (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, CCP)
• Working knowledge of job evaluation methodologies (Mercer IPE experience strongly preferred)