Senior Compensation Analyst

TEGNA - Tysons, VA

Part-time - Mid Level

Tysons, VA

51-100 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Compensation Analyst at TEGNA Inc. is responsible for administering and maintaining various compensation programs, including base pay, annual incentives, and equity programs. This role involves developing competitive compensation strategies and improving processes to attract and retain talent while aligning with the company's Total Rewards philosophy and financial objectives. The position requires extensive experience in HR analytics and data modeling, and it operates within a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Administers base pay, short-term (annual bonus), and long-term (equity) incentive plans and provides analytical expertise, guidance, and interpretation of compensation policies.
• Partners closely with HR business partners to understand business needs when evaluating and pricing jobs using internal and external data before providing recommendations.
• Administers the Equity Program, including determining equity award units, managing the equity platform, crafting communications regarding new awards, and managing relationships with vendors.
• Manages salary survey subscriptions and participation and analyzes obtained results to assess the company's market positioning.
• Prepares compensation analysis, reporting, and/or training materials to inform and educate employees, managers, and HR team members on compensation-related topics.
• Supports the HR team by providing ad-hoc reports and insightful data analyses and modeling.
• Maintains and enhances the HR dashboard in Power BI.
• Keeps abreast of the regulatory environment, best practices, and trends through online research or participation in webinars and conferences.
• Actively seeks to improve process efficiencies in all compensation-related tasks.
• Partners with various teams such as Benefits, Payroll, IT, HR Operations, Finance, Legal, and Talent Acquisition for additional projects or tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 5 - 8 years of experience in Compensation and HR analytics
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and HR technology reporting tools, such as UKG and Cognos Business Intelligence
• Fundamental knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations affecting compensation programs
• Ability to identify potential issues and solve them proactively
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects and priorities successfully
• Commitment to high quality of work and excellent customer service
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a flexible, often ambiguous environment.
• Experience in Microsoft Power BI is a plus
• Experience with Fidelity PSW (Plan Sponsor Webstation) is a plus

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Microsoft Power BI
• Experience with Fidelity PSW (Plan Sponsor Webstation)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• Access to dental and eye care coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program with a 100% match on contributions up to the first 4% of pay
• Nine free virtual doctor's appointments with Teladoc
• 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
• Nine paid holidays per year