Job Details

Compensation Analyst

Sector:HR & Training

Region : South East England

Location: Surrey

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Job Ref.: GIBB4096

Job Information

Cameron James Professional Recruitment are working with a Global Engineering Company who are looking to appoint a Compensation Analyst. The Compensation Analyst will participate in activities relating to the establishment of global job titles, a new grading system and the implementation of a new, global HRIS. In addition, they will perform a variety of analytical and administrative duties to ensure consistency of job descriptions and compensation guidelines company-wide. This is a 12 month FTC initially.

Responsibilities:

• Compiles information and analyses jobs to determine and recommend appropriate job titles and pay grades.
• Conducts audits and advises managers on job classifications, pay grades and job titles.
• Responds to requests from management for employee compensation information and highly customised HR reports.
• Compiles and analyses pay data to determine the organisation's pay status relative to the labour market.
• Develops data for compensation and human resources surveys conducted by other firms, both locally and nationally.
• Responsible for compiling source data and creating, editing and validating job descriptions companywide.
• Reviews, checks and processes employee status changes. Verifies proper use of job classifications, titles, effective dates and management approval signatures and transmits to Payroll in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the accuracy of the position management system within the HRIS.
• Reviews Personnel Requisitions to ensure appropriate and consistent use of job requirements, grades and titles.
• Assists in administration and implementation of the annual salary review, bonus and performance review programs.
• Develops compensation and human resources computer reports utilising report writer software.
• Assists with setup and maintenance of compensation plans and compensation data in the HRIS system.
• Assists in preparation and analysis of data for self-audits.
• Assists management in the organisation and planning for process improvement initiatives within the HR department.
• Trains other HR staff on HRIS and HRIS related systems and applications.
• Researches compensation topics and related legal developments as assigned.
• Completes additional special projects as assigned.


Person Specification:

• Degree level education in an analytical subject
• Further education in compensation/HR management
• Previous experience in a compensation analysis role; ideally across EMEA or within a technical or engineering business
• Prior experience of HR database or ERP systems such as Workday, SAP or similar
• Demonstrate analytical skills and ability to understand and manipulate data, understand complex job information and conduct job analysis. Prior experience of developing job families, role profiles desirable.
• Prior experience of participation and analysis of salary surveys and development of job grades.
• Previous experience of participating or utilising Radford, Xperthr or similar surveys essential.
• Advanced Excel and a solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite. Adept at report writing.
• Well organised, with the ability to prioritise work, complete multiple tasks and work to deadlines
• Numerate with the ability to present complex data in an accessible form.
• Personable with the ability to clearly communicate across all levels of the organisation, may be required to work closely with the US headquarters as well as supporting managers across EMEA.
• Ability to work independently with close attention to detail whilst meeting required deadlines.
• Team player who would like to be part of a small but highly effective team.
• Resilient and able to manage and act as a change agent.
• Awareness of the need to protect and maintain highly confidential employee data