Compensation Analyst

Socket.dev; Worthington (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Profit sharing

On-site medical center

Job summary

Worthington Enterprises in Columbus, OH is seeking a Compensation Analyst to shape pay programs that reward performance and potential. You will analyze market data, maintain equity, and advise on merit budgets in a hybrid on-site role.

Ideal candidates are data-driven, proficient in Excel, and able to translate insights into actionable recommendations while collaborating with HRIS and Finance to improve reporting and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, or financial analysis.
• Skilled in Excel and data analysis with a strong eye for detail and trends.
• Ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Market Analysis: Evaluate jobs across hourly, salaried, and management levels to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Support Compensation Decisions: Provide compensation analysis and prepare offer letters for new hires, promotions, and position changes.
• Advise managers on compensation-related topics aligned with Worthington’s philosophy.
• Analyze executive compensation and may assist with preparation of executive compensation for the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and Annual Proxy Statement.
• Manage Market Data: Maintain external survey matches, participate in market data submissions, and evaluate survey sources to ensure accurate benchmarking.
• Ensure Structure Integrity: Audit and maintain accurate job and grade classifications in the HRIS.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance/Business

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Join Worthington Enterprises as a Compensation Analyst and help shape the programs that reward and retain great people. You’ll play a critical role in analyzing, designing, and maintaining compensation structures that keep us market competitive and aligned with our philosophy of rewarding performance and potential.

If you’re a data-driven problem solver who thrives on finding insights, loves Excel, and enjoys connecting analytics to business decisions — this is an opportunity to grow your impact in a people-first organization.

This position is based at our Columbus, OH headquarters with a hybrid schedule (at least 3 days per week on site).

What You’ll Do

• Lead Market Analysis: Evaluate jobs across hourly, salaried, and management levels to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness. Conduct annual market reviews and recommend structure adjustments as needed, along with recommendations for merit budgets and overseeing the merit process.
• Support Compensation Decisions:Provide compensation analysis and prepare offer letters for new hires, promotions, and position changes. Advise managers on compensation-related topics aligned with Worthington’s philosophy. Analyze executive compensation and may assist with preparation of executive compensation for the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and Annual Proxy Statement.
• Manage Market Data: Maintain external survey matches, participate in market data submissions, and evaluate survey sources to ensure accurate and cost-effective benchmarking.
• Ensure Structure Integrity:Audit and maintain accurate job and grade classifications in the HRIS. Recommend placement of new or revised roles based on market data, internal equity, and FLSA classification.
• Advance Pay Practices: Assist in developing and maintaining compensation policies, pay structures, and salary administration processes. Recommend enhancements that improve fairness, transparency, and consistency.
• Drive Continuous Improvement:Collaborate with HRIS and Finance to streamline data management, automate reporting, and enhance analytical tools that support decision-making.

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• You bring 3+ years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, or financial analysis.
• You’re skilled in Excel and data analysis with a strong eye for detail and trends.
• You communicate insights clearly — translating data into actionable recommendations.
• You’re organized, adaptable, and enjoy balancing structure with flexibility.
• You take initiative to learn, question, and continuously improve processes.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance starting Day 1
• Employer HSA Contribution: $1,000 (single) / $2,000 (family)
• 401(K) Match + Employer Contribution
• Quarterly Profit Sharing (no cap!)
• On-site Medical Center, Pharmacy, Barbershop, and Fitness Center

Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee’s unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this positionor other opportunities within our organization.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance using the careers website, please contact [e-mail].

Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Productsand Consumer Products.

The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time, Bernzomatic, Coleman, CoMet, Elgen, Garden Weasel, General, HALO, Hawkeye, Level5 Tools, Mag Torch, NEXI, Pactool International, PowerCore, Ragasco, Well-X-Trol and XLite, among others.

Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.