Compensation Analyst

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC; Rosemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 86,934 - 118,210; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC in Rosemont, IL is seeking a Compensation Analyst to shape job evaluation and compensation practices. This role involves partnering across HR and business leaders to ensure competitive and fair pay strategies.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in compensation, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in related tools like SAP SuccessFactors. The position offers flexibility in work location and comprehensive benefits including medical, retirement savings plans, and more.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a compensation or job evaluation role.
• Understanding of compensation structures and market pricing.
• Experience supporting merit and incentive review cycles.

Responsibilities

• Own the job evaluation and job architecture process.
• Evaluate new and redesigned roles for alignment.
• Conduct market benchmarking and salary survey participation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Compensation structures

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP SuccessFactors

Mercer WIN

Job description

Compensation Analyst

Location: Rosemont, IL, US, 60018

Career area: Human Resources

Department: US - Compensation

Job Type: Permanent

Apply by: August 24, 2026

What we offer you

• Opportunity to own and shape the job evaluation and job architecture framework for a large, complex North American business
• Visible, impactful role partnering with HR, Compensation leadership, and business leaders across the organization
• Exposure to strategic compensation initiatives, including pay equity, market benchmarking, and incentive programs
• Collaborative, professional HR environment that values data-driven decision making and continuous improvement
• Hybrid/flexible work schedule based 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
• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave
• 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.

Based at ENA's Business Unit Headquarters in Rosemont, IL, this role offers a hybrid/flexible work schedule and 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 the end-to-end job evaluation and job architecture process using Mercer's International Position Evaluation (IPE) methodology
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for job evaluation, advising HR partners and business leaders on role design, leveling, and internal alignment
• Evaluate new, evolving, and redesigned roles and ensure consistent application of job architecture standards
• Maintain job evaluation guidelines, documentation, and governance to ensure consistency, transparency, and audit readiness
• Support compensation actions including promotions, transfers, and organizational changes
• Administer and support the annual merit and short-term incentive review processes
• Conduct market benchmarking and salary survey participation to support competitive pay decisions
• Analyze pay equity trends, perform FLSA testing, and support compensation compliance initiatives
• Maintain accurate compensation data and records within HR systems and reporting tools
• Contribute to strategic compensation projects and continuous improvement of compensation practices

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human 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 of compensation structures, job architecture, market pricing, and pay equity principles
• Experience supporting merit and incentive review cycles, salary surveys, and benchmarking activities
• Familiarity with FLSA classification and compensation compliance requirements
• Strong analytical, documentation, and data interpretation skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with HR partners, managers, and business leaders
• Comfort serving as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, balancing consistency with business needs
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS systems, and compensation tools (SAP SuccessFactors, UKG, Mercer WIN preferred)

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• HR or compensation certification (SHRMCP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, CCP)
• Working knowledge of job 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.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job-related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work-related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at [e-mail]