Senior Compensation Analyst

Veolia; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

Veolia North America seeks a Senior Compensation Analyst to design, develop, and administer compensation programs across the organization. You will provide expert support on base pay, incentives, and other pay components and participate in merit cycles and market benchmarking.

Responsibilities include data modeling, benchmarking studies, and collaboration with HRIS/IT to optimize systems and processes while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business administration or related field.
• At least five (5) years of progressive compensation experience.
• Experience with Workday Advanced Compensation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing compensation analyses and benchmarking for HR partners and managers.
• Develop and maintain compensation data models and market analyses.
• Lead the execution and administration of compensation programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate with HRIS/IT to optimize payroll and HRIS systems.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Compensation certification (e.g., CCP) preferred

Tools

Workday Advanced Compensation

Job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

The Senior Compensation Analyst actively participates in the design, development and administration of all Veolia North America compensation programs and systems. Provides expert support to corporate and field HR on issues related to broad-based pay, incentives, commissions and other pay components as needed.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct ongoing compensation analyses and benchmarking studies for HR Business Partners and managers to inform pay decisions.
• Develop and maintain compensation data models and market analyses to inform competitive pay strategies, compensation adjustments, and program enhancements—including support for M&A activities.
• Design, document, and optimize compensation procedures to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes.
• Support annual merit review and incentive compensation cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Manage the compensation survey process, including data analysis and maintenance of survey databases and benchmarking tools (Willis Towers Watson), to ensure accurate, current market data.
• Collaborate with HRIS and IT to optimize payroll and HRIS systems and lead system testing of upgrades and enhancements.
• Ensure compensation programs adhere to all regulatory requirements.
• Create employee communications and develop internal HR tools to support program administration and understanding.
• Lead the execution and administration of all compensation programs and strategic initiatives, including employee stock purchase programs, recognition programs, compensation policies, and job architecture.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business administration or a related field.
• At least five (5) years of progressive experience in the analysis, design, implementation and administration of compensation programs.
• Experience with Workday Advanced Compensation preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong proficiency in Google Suite with intermediate to advanced Sheets/Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and provide recommendations.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of management.
• Strong knowledge of FLSA and EEO regulations required; general knowledge of State and Federal wage laws.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Certification in Compensation (ex: CCP) strongly preferred.

Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.