Sr Compensation Analyst

Spectrum Brands - Earth City, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Earth City, MO

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Compensation Analyst is responsible for the global implementation and maintenance of the company's compensation philosophy and programs. This role involves conducting compensation-related research, providing analytical support for compensation programs, and acting as a subject matter expert to drive continuous improvement in compensation practices.

Responsibilities

• Support overall annual compensation programs in collaboration with HR Business Partners and business leaders.
• Administer and monitor global compensation programs to ensure alignment with compensation philosophy.
• Provide analytical support for the development of global merit and promotion budgets.
• Develop compensation metrics to assist HR Business Partners and Senior Leaders in decision-making.
• Conduct global job evaluations and market analysis to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of job classification.
• Review salary actions for compliance with established guidelines and respond to inquiries from HR staff and managers.
• Audit compensation data for compliance with laws and accuracy of internal systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, including training and sharing best practices.
• Support the administration and maintenance of global incentive plans.
• Create and maintain plan documents and prepare employee communications.
• Work with HR Business Partners and HRIS/Payroll teams to maintain accurate incentive information.
• Ensure compliance with SOX and internal policies regarding incentive plan administration.
• Contribute to the development and execution of global education on compensation policies and programs.
• Ensure HCM system data structures support effective compensation administration.
• Document and enhance programs, procedures, policies, and controls.
• Work on special projects as requested and collaborate with external compensation vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in human resources compensation, preferably in global compensation.
• Experience with CompAnalyst or other market pricing systems.
• Experience with Workday is preferred.
• Certified Compensation Professional designation is preferred.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to analyze and interpret data systematically.
• Sound knowledge of laws and regulations related to compensation, such as DOL, FLSA, EEO.
• Proven project management experience across multiple countries and time zones.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, verbal, and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with global compensation practices.
• Familiarity with compensation trends in the marketplace.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with remote options.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.