Senior Compensation Analyst

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Senior Compensation Specialist to join our team in Mechanicsburg, PA
! This position may be performed remotely
; however, occasional attendance at our Mechanicsburg, PA office is required.

The GFT Shared Service Services team, which includes Human Resources, Legal, Accounting & Finance, IT Services and Marketing & Communications, are essential for managing and supporting the company's global operations. Shared Services are part of a broader strategy to transform the business and improve efficiency.

Completes compensation analyses to evaluate and grade jobs. Acts as a trusted advisor to provide support to HR across all entities on compensation related matters. Supports developing and implementing approved policies, procedures, practices, and other tools for administering the compensation program. Works on special projects, achieving timeline milestones as assigned.

• Independently completes complex-to-advanced compensation analyses.
• Supports the administration and management of annual compensation processes of merit and salary review cycles.
• Performs advanced analysis to support annual processes and reviews including geo zones, salary structure, and market pricing within pricing tools.
• Works with HR counterparts on compensation data requests, reporting, data integrity, and updating processes and practices.
• Collaborates and guides HR Business Partners on questions regarding established compensation programs and processes.
• Understands requests, researches solutions, and provides tailored responses or recommendations.
• Participates and contributes to compensation projects, such as job architecture development, and maintenance.
• Maintains knowledge of economic conditions, labor market, and other factors related to ensuring the company provides competitive and reasonable compensation structures.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in compensation administration.
• Mentors junior team member.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline.
• 5-7 years relevant experience in human resources, compensation, analytics.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel advanced: v-lookups, formulas, pivots) and PowerPoint.
• Experience with market pricing software; e.g., Better Comp.
• Experience working with survey data; e.g., ERI, Culpepper.
• Experience interacting with managers and communicating complex information in an easily digestible manner.
• Data modeling and analysis skills.

• CCP/PHR/SPHR preferred.
• Experience with job architecture.
• Exposure to Power BI.
• Previous experience within the AEC industry.

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT
, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT:
Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Location:

Mechanicsburg, PA

Core Business

Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status:
Full-Time

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.