Compensation Specialist

Moog Inc; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance coverage

401k matching

Tuition Assistance

Flexible paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Moog Inc in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Compensation Specialist to support compensation processes and market benchmarking. This role ensures compliance while advising HR partners on compensation policies. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in HR or related field and 3+ years in compensation analysis.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive financial rewards, and a supportive work environment driven by core values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Over three years of experience in compensation analysis.
• Strong understanding of job evaluation and salary benchmarking methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of annual compensation cycles.
• Conduct annual compensation planning and benchmarking surveys.
• Perform compensation audits and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Compensation analysis

Market benchmarking

Data reporting

Job evaluation

HRIS proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title: Compensation Specialist

Reporting To: Senior Compensation Manager

Work Schedule: Hybrid - Buffalo, NY

Moog's Corporate Group is hiring a Compensation Specialist to join its Total Reward's Team.

As the Compensation Specialist you will be responsible for supporting compensation cycle processes, market benchmarking, and salary structure management. You will ensure accurate data reporting, audit, and compliance while serving as a trusted advisor to HR partners on compensation policies and best practices.

You will work a hybrid schedule in East Aurora, NY.

Qualifications

• Typically, Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Over three (3) years of experience in compensation analysis, benchmarking, and program administration.
• Strong understanding of job evaluation, salary benchmarking methodologies, and compliance practices.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, compensation survey tools, and data reporting platforms.
• Ability to collaborate and provide advisory support to HR professionals.
• Must live local to the Buffalo, NY area to work onsite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of annual compensation cycles, including pay review materials and training programs.
• Support the administration of salary increase processes, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with compensation guidelines.
• Conduct annual compensation planning and benchmarking surveys, analyzing market trends to maintain competitive pay structures.
• Oversee job matching methodology and provide guidance on market reference jobs.
• Regularly review and maintain salary structures to ensure consistency and market competitiveness.
• Conduct job catalog audits and implement refinements where necessary.
• Perform compensation audits and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support reporting efforts, including general and ad hoc compensation analyses.
• Provide guidance to HR partners with compensation guidelines and best practices.
• Assist in developing training materials and educational resources to enhance compensation understanding across the organization.

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency

Buffalo, NY $70,000.00-$90,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.