Compensation Analyst

Veolia | North America; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer time

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a Compensation Analyst to administer base pay, incentives, and other pay components across North America. The role supports salary surveys, annual reviews, and compensation integration for mergers and acquisitions while ensuring consistency in job evaluation across functions and geographies.

The candidate will work with HR Partners and IT to maintain HRIS/payroll systems, develop compliant processes, and prepare internal communications on salary and bonus

Qualifications

• Three or more years in the analysis, design, implementation and administration of compensation programs.
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree and Compensation Professional certification preferred.
• HRIS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer North American base pay and incentive programs including annual merit increase review and bonus cycles.
• Support projects such as survey participation and analysis, annual salary reviews, and compensation integration for mergers and acquisitions.
• Conduct job evaluation to ensure consistency across functions and geographies, updating the job catalog (codes, titles, levels) accordingly.
• Assist HR Business Partners and Managers with compensation-related initiatives and issues, making data-driven recommendations for new hires, promotions, and off-cycle compensation adjustments.
• Develop and document procedures to streamline processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and work with HR Business Partners to apprise managers.
• Work with HRIS and IT staff to ensure that the HRIS and payroll systems meet compensation needs and are updated to reflect changes to job leveling, salary structures, bonus programs, etc.
• Prepare communications of salary and bonus programs for use in internal presentations, trainings and policy documents.

Skills

Base pay analysis

Incentive programs

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Compensation Certification preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose

The Compensation Analyst actively administers all of Veolia North America compensation programs and systems. The role provides expert support to corporate and field HR on issues related to broad-based pay, incentives, commissions and other pay components as needed.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Administer North American base pay and incentive programs including annual merit increase review and bonus cycles.
• Support projects such as survey participation and analysis, annual salary reviews, and compensation integration for mergers and acquisitions.
• Conduct job evaluation to ensure consistency across functions and geographies, updating the job catalog (codes, titles, levels) accordingly.
• Assist HR Business Partners and Managers with compensation-related initiatives and issues, making data-driven recommendations for new hires, promotions, and off-cycle compensation adjustments.
• Develop and document procedures to streamline processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and work with HR Business Partners to apprise managers.
• Work with HRIS and IT staff to ensure that the HRIS and payroll systems meet compensation needs and are updated to reflect changes to job leveling, salary structures, bonus programs, etc.
• Prepare communications of salary and bonus programs for use in internal presentations, trainings and policy documents.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

• Three (3) or more years' experience in the analysis, design, implementation and administration of compensation programs.
• High School Diploma required. Bachelor's Degree and Compensation Professional certification is preferred.
• HRIS experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• General compensation knowledge required including compliance with state and federal laws that apply to the plans.
• Strong problem solving, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• The ideal candidate will be well organized and confident to work independently but be a strong team player.
• Strong MS Office skills including Word and Excel are required.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Certification in Compensation (ex: CCP) preferred.

Additional Information

Benefits

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.