Compensation & People Analyst

$75,000 - $85,000/Yr

Sage Hospitality Group - Denver, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Denver, CO

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Compensation & People Analyst at Sage Hospitality Group plays a crucial role in developing compensation structures that optimize hiring and maximize employee retention. This position involves researching and analyzing job requirements and evaluating job positions to ensure the company remains competitive in terms of salaries and total compensation. The analyst will collect, compile, generate reports, and analyze HR data, metrics, and statistics to support various People & Culture functions, including recruitment, retention, legal compliance, performance management, and workforce analytics. In the compensation domain, the analyst will participate in compensation surveys, conduct research on market competitiveness, pay equity, and compensation trends. They will benchmark jobs against data and other market intelligence to determine competitive compensation ranges for each position. The role also includes assisting with market pricing for new and existing positions, administering the Home Office merit and bonus review process, and designing and maintaining job classifications, pay structures, grades, and compensation budgets. The analyst will advise leaders on effective pay decisions that support employee engagement and comply with compensation policies and budgetary guidelines. They will prepare and present summary reports of job analysis and compensation analysis information, conduct data and cost analysis to support associate negotiations and collective bargaining agreements, and research associate benefits in similar industries to recommend changes to the company's existing benefits or policies. In the People & Culture aspect, the analyst will collect and compile HR metrics and data from various sources, analyze data for trends related to recruitment, hiring practices, motivation, turnover, and compliance with employment laws. They will prepare reports of data results, present findings to senior leadership, and recommend policies and activities to improve organizational culture. The analyst may also define system requirements and work with internal partners and external vendors to evaluate and select HRIS software and systems. Additionally, they will partner with People team stakeholders to analyze diversity, equity, and inclusion data and explore innovative ways to make People data more accessible and meaningful. The role also involves assisting with Corporate Finance analysis by gathering and interpreting financial data to support key business decisions, preparing financial models, conducting variance analysis, and assisting with developing forecasts, budgets, and financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Participates in compensation surveys and conducts research on market competitiveness, pay equity, and compensation trends.
• Assists with market pricing for new and existing positions.
• Administers the Home Office merit and bonus review process.
• Designs, communicates, and maintains job classifications, pay structures, grades, and compensation budgets.
• Analyzes and administers centralized employer compensation programs, including base pay, long and short-term incentives, spot bonuses, and commissions.
• Advises leaders on effective pay decisions that support employee engagement and comply with compensation policy and budgetary guidelines.
• Assesses jobs to determine classification as exempt or nonexempt and appropriate salary range.
• Prepares and presents summary reports of job analysis and compensation analysis information.
• Conducts data and cost analysis to support associate negotiations and collective bargaining agreements.
• Researches associate benefits in similar industries and recommends changes to the Company's existing benefits or policies.
• Conducts focus groups to collect employee feedback on total rewards.
• Ensures data is accurately processed and maintained according to organization rules and applicable regulations.
• Collects and compiles HR metrics and data from various sources.
• Analyzes data for trends related to recruitment, hiring practices, motivation, turnover, and compliance with employment laws.
• Prepares reports of data results and presents findings to senior leadership.
• Identifies and recommends goals, milestones, and benchmarks for key performance metrics.
• Makes recommendations for policies and activities to improve organizational culture.
• Defines system requirements and works with internal partners and external vendors to evaluate HRIS software.
• Partners with People team stakeholders to analyze diversity, equity, and inclusion data.
• Explores innovative ways to make People data more accessible and meaningful.
• Transforms data and analysis into insights and recommendations to inform People and Culture initiatives.
• Assists with Corporate Finance analysis by gathering and interpreting financial data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Global Remunerative Professional (GRP), or similar certification.
• 4 to 7 years of experience as a compensation analyst in the hospitality industry required.
• Experience with UKG and iCIMS.
• Experience in HRIS, job classification and compensation, recruitment, selection, training, employee benefits, and/or equal opportunity compliance preferred.
• Superb analytical skills with hands-on experience manipulating large datasets.
• Strong ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Extensive knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Extensive knowledge of human resource laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in hospitality and position-related areas such as HRIS, job classification and compensation, recruitment, selection, training, employee benefits, and/or equal opportunity compliance preferred.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.