Senior Compensation Specialist

Moog Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

401k matching

Flexible paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Job summary

Moog Inc. is hiring a Senior Compensation Specialist to lead job architecture and governance within the Rewards Team. You will design compensation frameworks, consult HR partners on job structures, and impact workforce planning. The role requires strong HR partnerships and expertise in evaluation methodologies. Enjoy hybrid work in Buffalo, NY with a competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $115,000 annually.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including Flexible Spending accounts, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Typically, bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Over five (5) years of experience in compensation, job architecture, or roles involving strong HR partnerships.
• Expertise in job evaluation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evolve governance structures for the global Career Architecture framework.
• Partner with COEs and HR to lead senior job evaluations and provide guidance on job design.
• Consult on compensation structure alignment and internal equity strategies.

Skills

Compensation expertise

Job architecture

Analytical skills

HRIS systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Mercer

Hay Group

Willis Towers Watson frameworks

HRIS systems

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

Senior Compensation Specialist - Architecture & Governance

Reporting To

Senior Compensation Manager

Work Schedule

Hybrid – Buffalo, NY

Moog’s Corporate Group is hiring a Senior Compensation Specialist, Architecture & Governance to join its growing Rewards Team. As the Senior Compensation Specialist, you will be the technical lead for Moog’s job architecture and job evaluation frameworks, ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with business objectives. You will serve as a strategic consultant to HR partners, guiding them in understanding and sustaining job structures, leveling frameworks, and pay equity principles. Additionally, you will collaborate on cross‑functional initiatives that impact workforce planning, talent mobility, and organizational effectiveness. You will work a hybrid schedule in East Aurora, NY.

Qualifications

• Typically, bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Over five (5) years of experience in compensation, job architecture, or roles involving strong HR partnerships.
• Expertise in job evaluation methodologies (e.g., Mercer, Hay Group, Willis Towers Watson frameworks).
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret job data and industry benchmarks.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, compensation management tools, and job evaluation software.
• Ability to influence and educate HR partners and business leaders on compensation structures.
• Must live local to the Buffalo, NY area to work onsite.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evolve governance structures, tools, systems, and guidelines that ensure the integrity and sustainability of the global Career Architecture framework.
• Partner with COEs and HR teams to lead senior level job evaluations and provide strategic guidance on job design to support business growth and workforce planning.
• Design new salary range structures as needed across the global Moog footprint, in partnership with local HR stakeholders.
• Consult on compensation structure alignment, leveling decisions, and internal equity strategies using the job framework as a foundational tool, and support enterprise changes such as mergers, acquisitions, and organizational restructuring.
• Define system requirements related to compensation programs and drive configuration as a subject matter expert in partnership with the HCM Workday team.
• Develop and deploy training and resources to HR, managers, and business leaders on job architecture concepts and evaluation processes.

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 $85,000.00–$115,000.00 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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.