Compensation Analyst I

$70,000 - $85,000/Yr

Ducommun - Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Costa Mesa, CA

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Compensation Analyst I will play a crucial role in analyzing, designing, and administering compensation programs within the HR shared services team. This position requires a detail-oriented and analytical individual who will interface with various levels of HR and corporate personnel, contributing to the company's recruiting, retention, employee engagement, and performance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Administers compensation programs and day-to-day activities that align with the company's objectives.
• Manages and evaluates existing jobs; develops and maintains job descriptions and job architecture.
• Conducts research and analysis on market competitiveness, pay equity, pay adjustments, and compensation trends.
• Performs job evaluations and classifications, equity reviews, market pay review, grade and pay structure updates, and other related compensation duties.
• Participates in market studies and surveys.
• Ensures plans, programs, and processes are administered consistent with company policies and applicable federal and state laws.
• Maintains professional knowledge and awareness of legislative updates.
• Communicates, educates, and interfaces with multiple levels within the organization regarding compensation policies and procedures.
• Fields compensation questions from HR team members, business partners, and leaders.
• Conducts training and education sessions.
• Proactively identifies new tool and process improvements to address changing business needs.
• Leads compensation projects and implementations.
• Maintains and updates standard work procedures and documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned including participation in team projects and committees; supports other HR Shared Services departments such as HRIS, benefits, and corporate initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of benefits programs: health, welfare, retirement, leave of absence, wellness programs.
• Knowledge of HR fundamentals, with a focus on total rewards and HRIS programs.
• Understanding and application of total rewards laws and legislation.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment; works with a sense of urgency.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy; able to keep organized and focused while managing large amounts of data/inputs.
• Experience with HRIS systems; ADP Enterprise preferred.
• Proficient in all Microsoft and Outlook programs; highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience building reports, charts, presentations, and dashboards; ability to edit reports/presentations according to business needs.
• Strong critical thinking, data analysis skills, business acumen and good judgment.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to articulate complex ideas in a simple manner and effectively communicate among all levels within the organization.
• Proactive and solutions driven.
• Understanding of confidentiality within the HR and Payroll Department.

Nice-to-haves

• CBP, CCP, and/or SPHR certifications preferred.

Benefits

• Salary range of USD 70,000.00 - 85,000.00
• Equal Opportunity Employer for Veterans/Disabled.