Senior Compensation Analyst

Canfor - Mobile, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Mobile, AL

Wood Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Senior Compensation Analyst on our Total Reward team, you'll play a vital role in shaping Canfor's compensation strategies while working in a dynamic, global environment. If you excel at analyzing complex data, have a strong sense of integrity, and value confidentiality, this role offers the chance to make a real impact. With your sharp attention to detail and problem-solving skills, you'll help design and implement innovative compensation programs that align with our strategic goals. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with leadership, influence key business decisions, and grow your career in a company that values accuracy, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. With a global footprint spanning Canada, the U.S., Japan, South Korea, China, and Sweden, Canfor offers an exciting opportunity for you to develop and implement innovative compensation strategies that align with our Total Compensation Philosophy. Your role as a Senior Compensation Analyst encompasses supporting the development of long- and short-term compensation strategies to attract and retain talent, conducting complex analyses to design, develop, implement, and administer compensation programs, and ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness through job analysis, wage evaluation, and incentive structures. You will provide expert guidance on job evaluation frameworks, job worth assessments, pay grades, and range determinations. Leading the coordination and analysis of salary surveys to maintain competitive compensation packages will also be part of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will assist in the planning and communication of annual compensation programs, including market positioning and salary review budgets, and collaborate with HR partners and business leaders to deliver insights and analysis on total rewards. Participating in compensation-related projects and providing detailed cost analyses and recommendations will be essential, as well as monitoring trends, economic conditions, and best practices to recommend improvements and ensure legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development of long- and short-term compensation strategies to attract and retain talent.
• Conducting complex analyses to design, develop, implement, and administer compensation programs.
• Ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness through job analysis, wage evaluation, and incentive structures.
• Providing expert guidance on job evaluation frameworks, job worth assessments, pay grades, and range determinations.
• Leading the coordination and analysis of salary surveys to maintain competitive compensation packages.
• Assisting in the planning and communication of annual compensation programs, including market positioning and salary review budgets.
• Collaborating with HR partners and business leaders to deliver insights and analysis on total rewards.
• Participating in compensation-related projects and providing detailed cost analyses and recommendations.
• Monitoring trends, economic conditions, and best practices to recommend improvements and ensure legal compliance.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in a relevant field, with a preference for an advanced degree or certification in compensation (CCP or GRP required).
• At least 5 years of experience as a compensation analyst, with a strong focus on job analysis, design, and evaluation in a diverse workforce environment.
• In-depth knowledge of HR practices, labor laws, and pay regulations.
• Highly proficient in analytics, including advanced Excel skills, data visualization, and critical thinking.
• Experience in Human Capital Management Systems (SuccessFactors is a plus) and a strong technical aptitude for using BI tools and financial systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills, with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• A structured, methodical approach to problem-solving with a focus on continuous improvement and standardization.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Industry-leading benefits for employees and their families
• Learning opportunities for skill development at every career stage