Compensation Analyst

Norsk Hydro; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 86,934 - 118,210; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work schedule

Professional HR environment

Job summary

A leading aluminium and renewable energy company is looking for a Compensation Analyst to support fair and compliant pay practices. This role includes job evaluation, partnering with HR and business leaders, and conducting market benchmarking. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive compensation, based at the headquarters in Rosemont, IL.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a compensation or job evaluation role.
• Solid understanding of compensation structures and pay equity principles.
• Experience supporting merit and incentive review cycles.

Responsibilities

• Own and administer the end-to-end job evaluation process.
• Evaluate new and evolving roles to ensure consistent application of standards.
• Conduct market benchmarking and salary survey participation.

Skills

Analytical capability

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP SuccessFactors

Mercer IPE

Job description

Location: Rosemont, IL, US, 60018 Career area: Human Resources Department: US - Compensation Job Type: Permanent Apply by: No application deadline

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Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• The opportunity toown and shape the job evaluation and job architecture frameworkfor a large, complex North American business
• A visible, impactful role partnering withHR, Compensation leadership, and business leadersacross the organization
• Exposure tostrategic compensation initiatives, including pay equity, market benchmarking, and incentive programs
• A collaborative, professional HR environment that valuesdata‑driven decision‑making and continuous improvement
• Ahybrid/flexible work schedulebased out of the ENA Business Unit Headquarters in Rosemont, IL
• Competitive compensation and benefits within a global manufacturing organization committed to fairness, compliance, and internal equity

Pay Range: $86,934 - $118,210

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.

As a subject‑matter expert in Mercer’s International Position Evaluation (IPE) methodology, the Compensation Analyst partners closely with HR and business leaders to evaluate new and evolving roles, maintain job structures, and support sound compensation decisions. This role is not a systems, HRIS, or IT analyst position; it is focused on compensation analysis, job evaluation governance, and advisory support.

Based at ENA’s Business Unit Headquarters in Rosemont, IL, this role offers a hybrid/flexible work scheduleand contributes to pay equity analysis, market benchmarking, annual merit and incentive review cycles, regulatory compliance, and strategic compensation initiatives—while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of compensation data.

What you will be doing

• Own and administer theend‑to‑end job evaluation and job architecture processusing Mercer’s International Position Evaluation (IPE) methodology
• Serve as theprimary subject‑matter expertfor job evaluation, advising HR partners and business leaders on role design, leveling, and internal alignment
• Evaluate new, evolving, and redesigned roles and ensureconsistent application of job architecture standards
• Maintain job evaluation guidelines, documentation, and governance to ensureconsistency, transparency, and audit readiness
• Support compensation actions includingpromotions, transfers, and organizational changes
• Administer and support theannual merit and short‑term incentive review processes
• Conductmarket benchmarking and salary survey participationto support competitive pay decisions
• Analyzepay equity trends, perform FLSA testing, and support compensation compliance initiatives
• Maintain accurate compensation data and records within HR systems and reporting tools
• Contribute tostrategic compensation projectsand continuous improvement of compensation practices

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree inHuman 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 ofcompensation structures, job architecture, market pricing, and pay equity principles
• Experience supportingmerit and incentive review cycles, salary surveys, and benchmarking activities
• Familiarity withFLSA classification and compensation compliancerequirements
• Strong analytical, documentation, and data interpretation skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability toinfluence and collaborateeffectively with HR partners, managers, and business leaders
• Comfort serving as atrusted advisor and subject‑matter expert, balancing consistency with business needs
• Proficiency inExcel, 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 ofjob evaluation methodologies(Mercer IPE experience strongly preferred)

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

About Hydro

• Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future
• Founded: 1905
• Number of employees: 32,000
• Company presence in around 40 countries worldwide

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