Compensation Analyst

Milliken & Company - Spartanburg, SC

Full-time

Spartanburg, SC

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Compensation Analyst position at Milliken & Company is an integral part of the Corporate Human Resources team, located at the corporate campus in Spartanburg, SC. This role is designed for individuals who are eager to support various aspects of compensation, operational reporting, and HR analytics. As a member of the Compensation & Analytics Team, the analyst will play a crucial role in ensuring operational excellence in the administration of all compensation processes and HR analytics. The position offers a dynamic learning environment, providing significant career exposure and development opportunities within Milliken's global HR function. In this role, the Compensation Analyst will be responsible for safeguarding the confidentiality of Milliken's compensation information, exercising discretion and independent judgment in all matters related to compensation. The analyst will evaluate and process compensation and organizational structure changes using SAP SuccessFactors workflows, ensuring that all changes are accurately reflected in the company's systems. Additionally, the analyst will support Senior Analytics staff by preparing weekly production labor reports, conducting periodic wage analysis, and assisting with other annual activities. The Compensation Analyst will also collaborate with Senior Compensation staff on ongoing initiatives, including the merit process and the completion of annual salary surveys. Under the supervision of Senior Compensation staff, the analyst will prepare compensation benchmark analyses and recommendations that will inform the greater HR function. This position is ideal for candidates who possess a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational excellence in the administration of all compensation and HR analytics processes
• Safeguard the confidentiality of Milliken's compensation information by exercising discretion and independent judgment
• Evaluate and process compensation and organizational structure changes using SAP SuccessFactors workflows
• Support Senior Analytics staff by preparing weekly production labor reports, periodic wage analysis, and other annual activities
• Support Senior Compensation staff with ongoing initiatives, including the merit process and the completion of annual salary surveys
• Prepare compensation benchmark analyses and recommendations for the greater HR function under supervision of Senior Compensation staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of work experience in auditing, accounting, tax, compensation, or other financial role
• Highly skilled with Excel, including ability to create charts, pivot tables, and use v-lookups and formulas
• Strong presentation and communication skills, including the ability to create advanced presentations in PowerPoint.
• Highest level of professional maturity and discretion given sensitivity of compensation work
• Work accuracy and attention to detail while multi-tasking among different projects and programs
• Ability to prioritize work and solve problems independently while also recognizing when to engage Senior staff
• Verbal and written communication skill characterized by professionalism, discretion and diplomacy
• Direct experience with non-US cultures either through work/study abroad or culture of origin; foreign language skill not required but definitely a plus.