Compensation & Analytics Specialist

SanMar Corp.; Issaquah (WA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability coverage

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

SanMar is seeking a Compensation Administrator to support the administration and analysis of its compensation program, including the annual bonus and merit process, pay range reviews, and job description maintenance.

The role partners with HR teams to provide pay grades, ranges, and data for new positions, promotions, and market analyses, while ensuring compliance with wage laws and internal policies.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of education or equivalent experience in HR or related field including 2+ years supporting a Compensation function.
• PHR-HRCI or equivalent certification preferred.
• CCP - Certified Compensation Professional preferred.
• General understanding and knowledge of wage and hour laws and compensation practices, including state equity pay regulations and FLSA compliance guidelines.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel knowledge; ability to create comprehensive spreadsheets and relational databases/tables and dashboards. PowerBI experience preferred.
• Excellent research skills and great attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills, to include the ability to prioritize projects and meet established or anticipated deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews of functional areas; analyze market trends; complete statistical reports and assist in the development of recommendations and action plans designed to attract, retain, and reward employees.
• Provide support for HR partners by supplying appropriate pay grades, ranges and pay data for new positions, new hires, promotions, etc.
• Complete research and analysis to ensure pay plans and ranges remain competitive; make recommendations for adjustments and compensation program enhancements.
• Prepare salary survey submissions, market assessments and associated analysis.
• Administer the annual merit and bonus process including managing data, conducting trainings, analyzing changes, and providing logistical support and compensation guidance to HR and managers.
• Maintain job description library, draft and update job descriptions, evaluate jobs, and determine their classification.
• Assist with analytics, creating reports and presentations for HR Leadership.
• In conjunction with the HRIS team, support development and maintenance of compensation data, tables and overall set-up in all HRIS systems, maximize HRIS system capabilities to administer all compensation programs effectively and efficiently.
• Assist in resolution of routine compensation concerns and responds to issues and questions from managers and employees.
• Monitor and audit pay practices to ensure compliance with policies, guidelines, and wage and hour laws; conduct FLSA assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

HR analytics

Compensation knowledge

FLSA compliance

Excel/PowerBI

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

PHR certification

CCP certification

Tools

PowerBI

Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

SanMar is seeking a Compensation Administrator to support the administration and analysis of its compensation program, including the annual bonus and merit process, pay range reviews, and job description maintenance.

The role partners with HR teams to provide pay grades, ranges, and data for new positions, promotions, and market analyses, while ensuring compliance with wage laws and internal policies.