Compensation Analyst I (Remote)

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

The Compensation Analyst I will support the administration of compensation programs that support the North American compensation strategy and ensures that compliance, internal equity and external competitiveness requirements are met. 

This position is 100% remote and can be located anywhere in the United States or Canada.

• Completes Initial Job Evaluation Review:
  • Conducts a comparative analysis of new jobs against existing roles within the organization to   understand relative job value and responsibilities
  • Performs the initial Job Evaluation using both global and local methodologies, adhering to standardized processes for assessing job levels
  • Makes the initial assessment of grade and job profile
• Creates job descriptions that are designed for use across all business lines within the organization and are consistent in format, style, and comprehensive in content
• Administers the end-to-end survey submission process by populating required data fields in the formats specified by various compensation survey providers
• Assists and provides support in the annual compensation cycle including compiling and organizing relevant data during both the budgeting and compensation proposal phases
• Audits monthly incentive data files to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual payout files related to local business incentive plans as per the specific guidelines of each incentive plan
• Conducts online research to gather compensation market data, compiles data from external sources (e.g., survey reports, publicly available data) and internal systems into a structured, and organized format for review and analysis
• Conducts periodic audits and prepares reports to address concerns and changes to legislation, including changes to state/provincial minimum wage requirements.
• Works with the team to evaluate the effectiveness of compensation programs and processes and continually identify and implement improvements and automations.
• Maintains knowledge of market practices and emerging trends in HR with a focus on Compensation programs.
• Additional tasks as required

Education and Experience

• University Degree in an appropriate discipline (HR, Business or Finance preferred) or an equivalent combination of post-secondary education
• Three to five years of human resources experience, with a focus on compensation and/or benefits and a Professional accreditation preferred

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Advanced level user of Excel (i.e., pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas, macros)
• Knowledgeable of HRIS and compensation related tools/software
• Working knowledge of broad-based compensation topics such as market pricing, salary structure design and development, job evaluation, and analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition. Listen and share information clearly and concisely to maintain an environment in which people communicate honestly and openly
• Exceptional customer service skills with a team player mindset and accompanying interpersonal and communication skills to work with both internal and external stakeholders, at varying levels.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Detail-oriented and organized, strong analytical skills and mathematical aptitude required, and understanding of how an organization function.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Familiar with survey methodology and point-factor job evaluation systems.
• Ability to deal with complex, sensitive and personal issues while maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts
• Wealth: Competitive pay ($62,000-$70,000/year CAD based on experience), matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program

Physical Demands of the Job

• Confined sitting (limited freedom to move about) - Frequent (34% - 66%)
• Standing - Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Walking - Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Climbing, crawling, crouching or other physically demanding work position - Seldom (1% - 4%)
• Tasks requiring limited muscle effort, for example lifting up to 5 kgs - Seldom (1% - 4%)

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a call back.  Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information, but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability

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