Senior Compensation Analyst

1800contacts; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free eye exams for your family

Deep discounts on lenses and services

Excellent healthcare coverage

401(k) match

Flexible PTO

Tuition reimbursement

In-house restaurant with discounted ME

Job summary

SeekWell, the parent company of 1-800 Contacts, Luna, and The Framery, seeks a Compensation Analyst to drive market-based pay structures and equitable policies. You will analyze data, lead merit processes, and partner with HR to implement status or role changes while ensuring data integrity across HRIS.

You will use market intelligence to shape compensation programs, prepare reports, and support benefit analyses. A detail-oriented, communicative professional with 3+ years in HR is ideal.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in the Human Resources field with understanding of compensation practices and laws
• Proven ability to compile, analyze, and interpret data using spreadsheets (Excel incl. v-lookups, pivots)
• Strong decision-making and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Detail-oriented with accurate data delivery
• Ability to work independently and set short- and long-term objectives
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Discretion handling confidential information

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analyses to position all jobs relative to market data
• Provide salary recommendations for postings, offers, and adjustments
• Determine appropriate compensation structure per position using market intel
• Offer insights on trends in compensation programs and recommend alignments
• Manage annual merit review process, including data validation and reporting
• Collaborate with HR Partners to implement changes to employee status or roles
• Analyze compensation programs and suggest improvements
• Ensure job classifications align with FLSA guidelines
• Educate employees and leaders on internal compensation philosophy
• Contribute data to annual salary and benefits surveys
• Assess benefits programs for competitiveness and cost-effectiveness
• Participate in compensation and benefits initiatives or projects
• Develop project plans with tools, schedule, milestones, and deliverables
• Interpret market data in relation to positions and org structure
• Audit HRIS data for accuracy and integrity
• Document and correct issues as identified

Skills

HR experience

Excel advanced (VLOOKUP, pivot)

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

HR or Compensation certification (preferred)

Tools

HRIS reporting tools

Job description

Who we are

SeekWell is the parent company of 1-800 Contacts, Luna, and The Framery. Our goal is to make it simpler, easier, and more accessible for people to get the vision care they need. We maintain the legendary, award-winning culture 1-800 Contacts started almost 30 years ago and continue to develop innovative, pioneering products and businesses that make consumers cheer. We're owned by KKR - one of the world's largest and most successful private equity investment companies. We've built an excellent company and changed an industry by putting the customer first, always. The best is yet to come!

Why you want this job

The Compensation Analyst provides compensation administration, analysis, and pay structure insights to ensure the company is driven and equitable in its compensation policies, practices, and pay plans.

What you'll do

• Conducts market analysis to determine competitive positioning of all jobs and prepares reports of employee information relative to market data
• Conducts internal equity analysis to provide salary recommendations for job postings, new hire offers, and internal pay adjustments, as requested
• Uses market intelligence to determine appropriate compensation structure for each position
• Provides insight into identifiable trends for different compensation programs; makes recommendations for alignment when needed
• Administers the annual merit review process, including communication, data validation, system setup, and reporting
• Partners with HR Business Partners to implement changes or corrections to employee status or job when necessary
• Analyzes compensation programs and makes recommendations for improvements
• Assesses jobs and respective duties to determine classification in accordance with FLSA Guidelines ensuring all employees are classified appropriately
• Participates in educating employees and leaders on internal compensation philosophy and practices
• Provides data input to annual salary and benefits surveys
• Analyze employee benefits programs (e.g., health, dental, retirement) to assess competitiveness, cost-effectiveness, and utilization trends. Provide data-driven recommendations for program enhancements or redesigns
• Participates in compensation and benefits related initiatives or projects
• Helps develop project plans, including tools, schedule, breakthroughs, and deliverables
• Interprets market data in relation to company positions and organizational structure
• Audits compensation related data in HRIS to ensure data integrity
• Documents and corrects issues when identified
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What you'll need

• 3+ experience in the Human Resources field with proven understanding of compensation practices and laws
• 3+ years experience compiling, analyzing, and interpreting data using spreadsheets such as Excel (Must know how to create and use v-lookups, pivot tables, and other similar formulas)
• Strong decision-making and organizational skills, with the ability to optimize the use of all available resources and deliver on multiple priorities
• Attention to detail and delivers accurate data
• Ability to work independently and direct own work by figuring out short and long term objectives
• Excellent analytical thinking and mathematical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal and presentation skills
• Outstanding teammate with the integrity to earn the confidence of colleagues quickly
• Commitment to keep confidential information secure and limited to the intended audience
• Human Resources or Compensation certification (preferred)
• Experience participating in and using salary survey data such as Radford, Mercer, or others (preferred)
• Experience using HRIS reporting tools to build standard and custom reports (preferred)

Eligible Work Locations: We currently hire in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington.

Candidates located in Utah within a reasonable commuting distance of our Draper, UT office may be expected to work a hybrid schedule.

Perks

• Free eye exams for your entire family
• Deep discounts on lenses, glasses, and other services
• Amazing healthcare coverage
• 401(k) match
• Flexible PTO
• Tuition reimbursement program
• In-house restaurant with highly discounted meals (Steak dinner under $6)
• Free snacks, ice cream, and drinks every day
• Full onsite gym

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.