Sr Compensation Analyst

Overview

As a Senior Compensation Analyst, you will be a key member of the Compensation team reporting to the Director, Compensation. In this role, you will help to advance our compensation philosophy by being a critical advisor and support to our business leaders. You will work with cross-functional partners to drive pay decisions that are externally competitive, internally equitable, and legally compliant.

You will also participate in the development and execution of compensation processes and initiatives.

• Manage and administer company-wide compensation programs, including base pay, incentives, and bonus plans, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational policies.
• Lead development and maintain salary structures, job grades, and job evaluation frameworks. Ensure roles are appropriately classified and aligned with internal and external equity standards.
• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking studies to ensure competitiveness of compensation programs. Analyze salary survey data and provide recommendations for adjustments.
• Build and maintain relationships with business leaders in human resources and other departments to ensure effective collaboration and provide ongoing compensation support on off-cycle pay increases, promotional adjustments, and other pay-related changes including ad hoc requests
• Support the design, implementation, and communication of short-term and long-term incentive programs. Analyze plan effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance compensation processes, programs, and tools. Contribute to compensation strategy discussions and initiatives.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and analyses to support leadership decisions. Ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Conduct regular reviews of compensation plans to ensure competitiveness in the market and alignment with industry best practices
• Ensure compensation practices comply with legal regulations, internal policies, and industry standards. Participate in audits and support governance processes.
• Manage and administer the company s severance program, ensuring compliance with policies, legal requirements, and consistent execution across the organization.
• Manage compensation projects from design to execution, including modeling, project planning, communication, and training. Work collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve objectives
• Serve as a liaison with outside vendors in the management of survey data, consulting projects, and compensation programs
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Education: Bachelor s degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field required.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years as a Compensation Analyst, preferably within a Center of Excellence team, with responsibility for pay equity analysis, salary studies, salary survey participation, and compensation recommendations.
• Global experience a plus (Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica)
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Day Force or other human capital management (HCM) software.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• HR Expertise: Strong understanding of human resource regulations, compliance, and best practices.
• Business & Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong business acumen with critical thinking and analytical ability to evaluate how business decisions impact enterprise outcomes.
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to build strong partnerships with leaders and colleagues.

• Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
• Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time team members receive medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
• * Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.
  ** Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
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