Compensation Analyst I: Market Research & Pay Equity

Generac; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac seeks a Compensation Analyst I to analyze, implement, and maintain our compensation programs in Wisconsin. You will conduct market research, evaluate roles, and help ensure competitive, compliant compensation practices across the organization.

Collaborating with HR and management, you will prepare analyses, support annual salary reviews, and contribute to incentive and equity programs. Strong Excel and data-analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in compensation analysis or a related HR role.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, research, analytical, and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, with strong Excel abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analysis to determine competitive compensation practices.
• Evaluate jobs and positions to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Assist in developing and maintaining career/job level architecture and job families.
• Assist in developing and implementing compensation policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining company short- and long-term incentive programs.
• Prepare and present reports on compensation analysis and recommendations.
• Collaborate with HR and management on compensation-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations.
• Coordinate salary surveys and analyze survey data to benchmark positions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Excel

MS Office

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (HR/Business/Finance)

Tools

Workday

Oracle Cloud HR

SAP/SuccessFactors

BetterComp

MarketPay

PayFactors

CompAnalyst

Job description

Generac seeks a Compensation Analyst I to analyze, implement, and maintain our compensation programs in Wisconsin. You will conduct market research, evaluate roles, and help ensure competitive, compliant compensation practices across the organization.

Collaborating with HR and management, you will prepare analyses, support annual salary reviews, and contribute to incentive and equity programs. Strong Excel and data-analysis skills are essential.