Compensation Analyst

Wipfli • Remote (ME, United States) • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

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At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.

We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.

People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Manager, Compensation, the Compensation Analyst supports the development, analysis, implementation, and administration of Wipfli’s compensation programs and strategic initiatives on base pay and variable pay programs. Collaborates with all levels of leadership to provide expertise in solving complex business challenges while supporting the overall compensation strategy.

Essential Responsibilities:

Participates in salary surveys and performs analysis and market research to develop and maintain innovative, compliant, and market competitive compensation programs.
Helps in driving full life cycle of compensation activities including salary increase benchmarking and design, budget setting, administration of salary planning cycle, and communication.
Supports the business by acting as a primary compensation point of contact, engaging as a consultant and advisor, to proactively act on talent challenges and providing end-to-end client service on compensation-related matters.
Evaluates the organizations jobs, documenting responsibilities and requirements in job descriptions. Responds to inquiries and issues involving compensation, market competitiveness, job leveling, and job description maintenance and development. Ensures compliance with FLSA.
Supports the administration of the compensation review cycle, including merit increases, promotions, incentive and bonus programs. This includes data management and data integrity, calculations, and employee communications.
Provides direct support for human resources (HR) systems activities, including preparing data for submission, testing, validating, auditing, and reporting.
Develops pay dashboards and other analytics, as needed.
Participates and/or leads special projects that drive the firm’s attraction and retention initiatives, including acquisition integration, organizational restructuring, systems enhancements/changes, etc.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field
2+ years of experience working in a professional environment in a compensation analyst role

Preferred Qualifications:

CCP certification preferred
PHR or SPHR certification preferred
Experience presenting complex information to non-technical audiences

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work
Ability to work unsupervised and assume responsibilities
Ability to balance many projects
Ability to work under pressure and time deadlines
Ability to evaluate data and recommend solutions
Ability to hold a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and timeliness for completion of projects
Ability to navigate through ambiguity and approach opportunities in a flexible and creative manner
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at hr@wipfli.com.

Wipfli supports equal pay for equal work and values each candidate’s unique experiences and skill sets. The estimated pay range for this position is: $66,000 - $89,000. Compensation within the range is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, individuals' skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications, business needs and applicable employment laws.

Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program.