Senior Compensation Analyst

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to provide broad compensation guidance and partner with HR and business leaders. The role includes managing the annual compensation cycle, market pricing, and maintaining job title integrity within HMH structures.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in compensation, strong Excel skills, and excellent analytical and communication abilities to drive company-wide compensation initiatives aligned with strategy and values.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in compensation or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional and clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel
• Excellent analytical skills including the ability to analyze data, determine validity, draw conclusions, and make recommendations in a clear, concise and easily understandable manner
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources or related discipline

Responsibilities

• Manage annual compensation year-end cycle, particularly merit and bonus, and other compensation-related projects including communications, administration, and implementation, working closely with HR Business Partners, HRIS and other stakeholders throughout the process
• Responsible for survey submission and market pricing and positioning of jobs; reviewing and updating salary ranges & level guide annually; responsible for maintaining job title integrity to HMH structures
• Evaluate job descriptions for accuracy and FLSA classification
• Create solutions to specific compensation related issues as needed to support the business

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Location Designation: Strategically Remote

Location:

Orlando, FL, US, 32819

Job Requisition ID:17605

Job Title: Senior Compensation Analyst

Location: Remote (US)

Acting as a Senior Compensation Analyst, this role is responsible for providing a wide variety of business-focused compensation guidance and expertise partnering closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders. This role will assist on company-wide compensation initiatives to align with the company’s strategy and values.

Serve as consultant to HR Business Partners and Management with respect to compensation matters including some combination of salary management, compensation philosophy, job evaluations, programs, policies, retention needs, re-organizations to help support the business’ strategic objectives, or other.

Participate in the planning, development and implementation of employee compensation policies and programs

• Manage annual compensation year-end cycle, particularly merit and bonus, and other compensation-related projects including communications, administration, and implementation, working closely with HR Business Partners, HRIS and other stakeholders throughout the process
• Responsible for survey submission and market pricing and positioning of jobs; reviewing and updating salary ranges & level guide annually; responsible for maintaining job title integrity to HMH structures
• Evaluate job descriptions for accuracy and FLSA classification
• Create solutions to specific compensation related issues as needed to support the business

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in compensation or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Comprehensive knowledge of compensation practices/trends.
• Professional and clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel
• Excellent analytical skills including the ability to analyze a variety of data, determine validity, draw conclusions, and make recommendations in a clear, concise and easily understandable manner
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources or related discipline

Physical Requirements

• Might be in a stationary position for a considerable time (sitting and/or standing).
• The person in this position needs to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Must be able to collaborate with colleagues via face to face, conference calls, and online meetings.

ABOUT US:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (NASDAQ:HMHC) is a global learning company dedicated to changing people's lives by fostering passionate, curious learners. As a leading provider of pre-K-12 education content, services, and cutting-edge technology solutions across a variety of media, HMH enables learning in a changing landscape. HMH is uniquely positioned to create engaging and effective educational content and experiences from early childhood to beyond the classroom. HMH serves more than 50 million students in over 150 countries worldwide, while its award-winning children's books, novels, non-fiction, and reference titles are enjoyed by readers throughout the world.

For more information, visit http://careers.hmhco.com

PLEASE NOTE:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

Nearest Major Market: Orlando
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