Sr Compensation Specialist - HR

Ascend Learning; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and generous paid time off

401(k) employer matching program

On-site workout facilities

Job summary

Ascend Learning is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to join our People team in Leawood, KS. This role is vital in delivering competitive compensation programs. The ideal candidate should have substantial analytical skills and experience in compensation program administration.

This hybrid position allows for flexibility with office work in either Leawood or Burlington, MA. We offer a competitive benefits package including generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in compensation analysis and program delivery.
• Ability to manage and analyze large sets of data.
• High level of discretion in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the administration and delivery of compensation programs.
• Collaborate on annual merit and bonus planning.
• Support maintenance of compensation data in People systems.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports.
• Evaluate jobs and conduct market benchmark analyses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Compensation program administration

Collaboration

Excel proficiency

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field

CCP certification

Tools

SAP/SuccessFactors

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

What You'll Do

Ascend Learning is hiring a Senior Compensation Analyst join our dynamic People team, reporting to the Vice President, Total Rewards. This role is instrumental in delivering compensation programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, compensation program administration experience, and a collaborative mindset to ensure our programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with business goals. This role offers the opportunity to partner on compensation program delivery across the organization in support of strategic talent outcomes.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This position can work a hybrid schedule from our Leawood, KS office location preferred. Working hybrid from our Burlington, MA office location will also be considered.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

Compensation Program Delivery

• Participate in the administration and delivery of compensation programs that support business objectives and talent strategies.
• Collaborate in supporting the annual merit and bonus planning cycle including timely and accurate system setup, preparation of communications and training, supporting users, and preparation of reports and data analyses.
• Support the maintenance of compensation and job-related data in People systems (e.g., SAP/SuccessFactors), ensuring accuracy and compliance. Conduct audits as needed. Understand and advise users on system workflows related to compensation.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports.
• Collaborate on the development of salary structures and compensation recommendations based on market trends and other relevant factors.
• Contribute to and lead compensation-related projects, as assigned.
• Evaluate jobs and conduct market benchmark analyses, resulting in recommended job levels, pay ranges and compensation actions.
• Prepare data submissions for compensation surveys, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Manage the compensation benchmarking tool, ensuring data integrity and effective utilization for analytics and reporting. Identify and recommend tool features that may enhance Ascend’s benchmarking and analyses.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Advise HR Business Partners and leaders on compensation matters that fall within guidelines; collaborate on recommendations for exception situations.
• Participate in conveying compensation philosophy and program guidelines to the People team, managers and employees.

Compliance & Governance

• Collaborate to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations.
• Maintain documentation and audit readiness for compensation-related processes.

What You'll Need

• 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation analysis and compensation program delivery.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency working with HR systems (SAP/SuccessFactors) and Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage and analyze large sets of data.
• Ability to clearly convey results and findings to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally and within teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• High level of discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field and CCP certification preferred.
• Flexible and generous paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) employer matching program
• Parental leave
• Wellness resourcesCharitable matching program
• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
• Community outreach groups

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.