Senior Compensation Analyst

$104,300 - $156,500/Yr

Weyerhaeuser - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Forestry and Logging

About the position

The Senior Compensation Analyst at Weyerhaeuser plays a crucial role in providing compensation support to various business units and corporate functions. This position is responsible for administering and promoting the company's compensation system, which includes base pay and incentive plans for salaried employees, while also engaging in hourly employee compensation practices. The analyst will collaborate with HR and management to ensure effective use of compensation strategies to attract and retain talent, participate in annual compensation processes, and support compliance and market competitiveness initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Business Partners and managers to promote effective use of compensation plans and programs.
• Consult on compensation plans, guidelines, policies, job ladders, total rewards, and compensation philosophy.
• Participate in the annual compensation process including merit and variable compensation.
• Administer the company's stock-based incentive programs and related activity, including vendor management.
• Support the implementation of a new HCM system as a subject matter expert.
• Provide market competitive recommendations through research and benchmarking.
• Monitor compliance of compensation programs and regulatory changes.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer of compensation programs across businesses and functions.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Law, and other stakeholders on compensation initiatives.
• Lead internal and cross-department projects.

Requirements

• Typically 8 years of HR or finance experience with at least 4 years in compensation.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CEP designation is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities.
• Self-starter with resilience and adaptability.
• Strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build relationships and influence others.
• Robust understanding of compensation areas, especially job architecture and base pay administration.
• Proficiency in HRIS, benchmarking, and compensation systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical and mathematics skills.

Nice-to-haves

• CEP designation
• Experience with stock-based compensation programs
• Familiarity with HCM system implementations

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account option with company contribution.
• Voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Support for personal volunteerism and diversity networks.
• Training and development opportunities.
• 401k plan with company match and annual contribution equal to 5% of base salary.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation in the first year and 11 paid holidays per year.