Compensation Analyst, Hourly Administration

Delaware North; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition or certification reimbursement

Friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North in Buffalo, NY is seeking a full-time Compensation Analyst to support hourly compensation programs across our organization. You will develop and maintain salary structures, analyze market data, and partner with HR leaders to ensure competitive pay practices.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business/finance/HR (MBA preferred), 3+ years in compensation analytics, strong Excel, and experience with Workday or similar HRIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, HR, or a related field.
• MBA preferred.
• 3+ years of compensation, HR analytics, Total Rewards, or related experience.
• Experience conducting market pricing and compensation analysis.
• Experience supporting salary structures, pay grades, or compensation administration programs and working in a multi-state environment.
• Union experience is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data analysis.
• Experience using compensation survey platforms and market data sources.
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market pricing analyses and evaluate compensation trends, survey data, and competitive pay practices to support hourly compensation recommendations.
• Develop, maintain, and administer hourly salary structures, pay ranges, job classifications, and grade assignments.
• Partner with HR Managers and business leaders to provide guidance on job pricing, pay placement, compensation policies, and market competitiveness.
• Maintain compensation data, job architecture, and pay structures within Workday and related systems to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Support compensation reviews related to reorganizations, acquisitions, minimum wage changes, and market adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations, pay transparency requirements, and other applicable compensation standards.
• Prepare compensation reports, analyses, and dashboards, respond to stakeholder inquiries, and identify opportunities to improve processes, data integrity, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Market pricing analysis

HR analytics

Total Rewards

Pay policy guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, HR, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Workday or similar HRIS

Compensation survey platforms

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North is hiring a full-time Compensation Analyst to join our team at our global headquarters in Buffalo, New York. As a Compensation Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting the administration and maintenance of compensation programs for hourly positions across the organization.

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $66,500 - $89,900 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What will you do?

• Conduct market pricing analyses and evaluate compensation trends, survey data, and competitive pay practices to support hourly compensation recommendations
• Develop, maintain, and administer hourly salary structures, pay ranges, job classifications, and grade assignments
• Partner with HR Managers and business leaders to provide guidance on job pricing, pay placement, compensation policies, and market competitiveness
• Maintain compensation data, job architecture, and pay structures within Workday and related systems to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Support compensation reviews related to reorganizations, acquisitions, minimum wage changes, and market adjustments
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations, pay transparency requirements, and other applicable compensation standards
• Prepare compensation reports, analyses, and dashboards, respond to stakeholder inquiries, and identify opportunities to improve processes, data integrity, and operational efficiency

More About You

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, human resources, or a related field required; an MBA is preferred
• Certified Compensation Professional or SPHR designation is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of compensation, HR analytics, Total Rewards, or related experiencerequired
• Experience conducting market pricing and compensation analysisrequired
• Experience supporting salary structures, pay grades, or compensation administration programs and working in a multi-state environment preferred
• Union experience a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data analysis
• Experience using compensation survey platforms and market data sources
• Experience with Workday or similarHRIS preferred

Shift details

Days

M-F

Who We Are

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.