Compensation Analyst

AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

AAA Premier Membership

Wellness program

Job summary

AAA Club Alliance in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Compensation Analyst to design, implement, and administer compensation programs that ensure internal equity and external competitiveness. You will analyze market data, evaluate job classifications, and deliver data-driven insights to guide pay decisions.

This role partners with business lines to lead the Common Review and Annual Bonus processes, maintains HRIS data, and supports policy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or Economics required.
• Minimum 3 years of compensation experience, including surveys and job evaluations.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation preferred; Workday experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update job descriptions with business lines.
• Perform job evaluations using market data and surveys.
• Lead Annual Bonus Plan and Common Review processes; ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Audit FLSA exemptions and ensure wage compliance; maintain audit trails.
• Provide reports and analysis from HRIS for payroll and management decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel skills

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance/Economics

CCP designation preferred

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Job description

AAA Club Alliance is seeking a Compensation Analyst to join our HR team in Wilmington! The Compensation Analyst position supports the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and compliance with applicable regulations. This role conducts market analyses, evaluates job classifications, and provides data-driven insights to guide compensation decisions and support organizational talent strategies.What We Offer:As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a total rewards package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our package includes:Competitive annual salary; the starting base compensation for this position is: $65,059-$94,783*Annual Bonus EligibilityHybrid schedule (3 days on-site weekly)Comprehensive health benefits packageGenerous accrued paid time off + 8 paid holidays401(K) plan with company match up to 7%Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursementPaid time off to volunteer & company-sponsored volunteer events throughout the yearOther benefits include a free AAA Premier Membership, Health & Wellness Program, Health Concierge Service, Life Insurance and Short Term/Long Term Disability* The base pay range shown is a guideline for compensation and ultimate salary offered will be based on factors such as applicant experience and geographic location.Primary Responsibilities:Partners with business lines to develop and update job descriptions.Serves as an internal consultant/compensation subject matter expert to business lines. Provides advice on pay decisions, variable pay strategy, policy and guideline interpretation.Performs job evaluations using market data from compensation surveys. Recommend pay grade to business lines and HR Business partners ensuring internal equity.Leads the Common Review process: conducting a supervisor audit, ensuring managers’ recommendations are within guidelines and necessary signatures are acquired; import the Common Review increases and performance ratings into the HRIS system; new manager training via Web-ex and job aids .Leads the Annual Bonus Plan process: audits eligibility; launches plan in Workday ensuring system parameters are current; coordinates scorecards and ensures Associates are mapped correctly; works with Finance to ensure payouts are calculated correctly.Assists in the development of the annual merit matrix.Reviews changes to business line variable pay plans; work with assigned business groups to ensure plans are market competitive.Performs FLSA exemption tests to ensure compliance with federal and state law. Maintain audit trail.Utilizes the HRIS system to run compensation related reports and extract data for analysis.Reviews compensation data changes in HRIS system for accuracy and approve for payroll processingMaintains and administers compensation guidelines for internal compensation practices. Develops, reviews, and recommends appropriate changes to compensation related policies.Completes salary surveys. Makes recommendations on surveys to purchase.Gathers data to be used to develop the annual merit budget and salary range movement recommendations.Works and helps lead integration acquisition activities for all compensation related items.Updates and maintains data on geographic differentials; make recommendations for zone changes.Maintains logs for job evaluations, FLSA testing and job codes.Creates job codes in HRIS system.Conducts minimum wage audits to ensure compliance with state and federal law.Works on special projects as assigned.Other duties as assigned.Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field required (Master’s degree or MBA is a plus). Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.Minimum 3 years of applicable compensation experience, including compensation surveys, job evaluation methodologies, etc. Demonstrated experience in the design, analysis, and administration of variable compensation programs, including sales incentive plans, bonus structures, and other performance-based pay models required.Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation preferred.Workday experience preferred.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to provide objective guidance to management on compensation guidelines and recommendations.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present complex information in writing or group presentations.Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail.Ability to speak or write persuasively.Proven ability to organize, manage and prioritize workload.Strong computer skills (Word, Excel).Familiarity with compensation tools and market pricing platforms.Knowledge of compensation laws and regulations (e.g. FLSA, wage transparency, etc.).Ability to work independently and as a member of the team, as well as collaborate cross-functionally.Full time Associates are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes:Medical, Dental, and Vision plan optionsUp to 2 weeks Paid parental leave401k plan with company match up to 7%2+ weeks of PTO within your first yearPaid company holidaysCompany provided volunteer opportunities + 1 volunteer day per yearFree AAA MembershipContinual learning reimbursement up to $5,250 per yearAnd MORE! Check out our Benefits Page for more informationACA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment practices laws. At ACA, we are committed to cultivating a welcoming and inclusive workplace of team members with diverse backgrounds and experiences to enable us to meet our goals and support our values while serving our Members and customers. We strive to attract and retain candidates with a passion for their work and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. It is ACA’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all positions. Hiring decisions are based upon ACA’s operating needs, and applicant qualifications including, but not limited to, experience, skills, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.Job Category:Human Resources