Strategic Compensation & Equity Analyst

Cleveland-Cliffs; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a Compensation Analyst to support design, administration, and delivery of compensation programs including base pay, incentives, and select executive compensation initiatives.

The role partners with HR and business leaders to provide market-informed recommendations, ensure internal equity, and deliver accurate compensation processes with strong data analysis and customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
• 3–5 years of experience in Compensation Administration required.
• Experience supporting core compensation processes including job evaluation, market pricing, workforce planning, and annual compensation planning.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets; strong overall Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Working knowledge of compensation regulations, including FLSA and general compliance requirements.
• Effective communication skills to explain compensation concepts to HR, leaders, and employees.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability to navigate ambiguity and provide practical recommendations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships and deliver customer service.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and administer a broad range of compensation programs, including base pay and annual incentives.
• Develop and deliver compensation recommendations, including job evaluations and pay adjustments aligned to market and internal equity.
• Provide data-driven insights and guidance to HR and leaders.
• Participate in compensation surveys end-to-end, including job matching and benchmarking analysis.
• Support annual compensation planning cycles, including merit, bonus, and equity planning processes.
• Assist in administration of executive and equity compensation programs, including processing equity transactions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

MS Office

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

Workday

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a Compensation Analyst to support design, administration, and delivery of compensation programs including base pay, incentives, and select executive compensation initiatives.

The role partners with HR and business leaders to provide market-informed recommendations, ensure internal equity, and deliver accurate compensation processes with strong data analysis and customer service.