Compensation Analyst

Melwood Horticultural Training Center - Upper Marlboro, MD

Full-time

Upper Marlboro, MD

Social Assistance

About the position

The Compensation Analyst at Melwood is responsible for conducting comprehensive compensation analysis and design, ensuring compliance with compensation laws, and supporting the administration of salary and incentive programs. This role involves evaluating market data, managing compensation structures, and providing analytical support to enhance the organization's compensation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analysis to evaluate Melwood's compensation structure.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and administration of base pay structures, incentive programs, and other compensation plans.
• Analyze job positions and create job descriptions to ensure proper classification and alignment with market data.
• Evaluate and update compensation programs to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Manage compensation data within the HRIS, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Develop and generate reports on compensation metrics, trends, and forecasts.
• Administer salary surveys and analyze the data to determine the competitiveness of Melwood's compensation programs.
• Develop and manage incentive plans, bonuses, and other performance-based compensation programs.
• Prepare and process compensation-related adjustments, promotions, and merit increases.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations.
• Prepare and submit required reports, including EE0-1, to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Stay current with changes in compensation-related laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Communicate compensation policies and programs to employees and management.
• Provide support and guidance to HR and management on compensation-related issues.
• Develop and deliver communications and training sessions for managers on compensation practices and policies.
• Collaborate with the Benefits Specialist to ensure accurate benefits data integration and support benefits administration as needed.
• Provide support in maintaining and updating the HRIS, ensuring data accuracy and assisting with system enhancements.
• Participate in total rewards projects and initiatives aimed at improving compensation, benefits, and HRIS processes.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and documentation related to total rewards functions.
• Maintain accurate compensation data in the HRIS.
• Generate reports and analyze compensation trends to support decision-making.
• Provide analytical support for compensation reviews and projects.
• Complete special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, finance, or related field required; master's degree preferred.
• CCP certification preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of direct job-related benefits experience.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in compensation systems, analysis tools, and techniques.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity and professionalism.