Compensation Analyst

About the role

Join Worthington Enterprises as a Compensation Analyst and help shape the programs that reward and retain great people. You’ll play a critical role in analyzing, designing, and maintaining compensation structures that keep us market competitive and aligned with our philosophy of rewarding performance and potential. If you’re a data‑driven problem solver who thrives on finding insights, loves Excel, and enjoys connecting analytics to business decisions — this is an opportunity to grow your impact in a people‑first organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead market analysis: evaluate jobs across hourly, salaried, and management levels to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness; conduct annual market reviews and recommend structure adjustments, merit budgets, and oversee the merit process.
• Support compensation decisions: provide compensation analysis and prepare offer letters for new hires, promotions, and position changes; advise managers on compensation‑related topics aligned with Worthington’s philosophy; analyze executive compensation and assist with preparation of executive compensation for the Compensation Committee and Annual Proxy Statement.
• Manage market data: maintain external survey matches, participate in market data submissions, and evaluate survey sources to ensure accurate and cost‑effective benchmarking.
• Ensure structure integrity: audit and maintain accurate job and grade classifications in the HRIS; recommend placement of new or revised roles based on market data, internal equity, and FLSA classification.
• Advance pay practices: assist in developing and maintaining compensation policies, pay structures, and salary administration processes; recommend enhancements that improve fairness, transparency, and consistency.
• Drive continuous improvement: collaborate with HRIS and Finance to streamline data management, automate reporting, and enhance analytical tools that support decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, or financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis with a strong eye for detail and trends.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Organized, adaptable, and able to balance structure with flexibility.
• Self‑starter attitude with a commitment to learning, questioning, and continuously improving processes.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting Day 1.
• Employer HSA contribution: up to $1,000 (single) / $2,000 (family).
• 401(k) match plus employer contribution.
• Quarterly profit sharing (no cap).
• On‑site medical center, pharmacy, barbershop, and fitness center.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule based at the Columbus, OH headquarters, with at least three days per week on site.

About the company

Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) designs and manufactures market‑leading brands that improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The company operates two primary business units—Building Products (cooking, heating, cooling, water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings, metal framing and accessories) and Consumer Products (tools, outdoor living, celebrations). Brands include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman®, CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Well‑X‑Trol®, XLite™, among others. Founded in 1955, Worthington Enterprises employs approximately 6,000 people across North America and Europe and follows a people‑first philosophy.