Advanced Compensation Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an Advanced Compensation Specialist. The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nation’s fundamental defense services. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions. This role involves performing market analysis, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, developing and maintaining compensation policies and procedures, providing clear information to internal customers, maintaining accurate compensation data, consulting on compensation budget development, identifying process improvements, collaborating across the organization to align compensation programs with business objectives, coordinating and occasionally leading the development and administration of salary structures and incentive plans, conducting job evaluations, integrating compensation programs with performance management, conducting training sessions, supporting internal and external audits, and generating/analyzing compensation reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Fully proficient knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and regulations.
Fully proficient analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Very Strong in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HRIS systems.
High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Very strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to present compensation processes and strategic initiatives at all levels.

Responsibilities

Perform market analysis to ensure the company's compensation programs are competitive and aligned with industry standards.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to compensation, including FLSA, EEO, and other applicable laws.
Development and maintenance of compensation policies and procedures, ensuring they are up-to-date and aligned with industry best practices.
Provide clear and accurate information to internal customers regarding compensation programs, policies, and procedures.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date compensation data in various compensation management systems.
Consult in the development and management of the compensation budget, ensuring alignment with the company's financial goals.
Identify opportunities for process improvements in compensation administration and recommend solutions.
Work closely across the organization to ensure alignment of compensation programs with overall business objectives.
Coordinates and occasionally leads in the development and administration of salary structures, incentive plans, and other compensation programs to attract, retain, and motivate employees.
Conduct job evaluations and analyses to determine appropriate salary levels and job classifications.
Collaborate with HR and management to integrate compensation programs with performance management and Leadership Expectations.
Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate managers about compensation programs and policies.
Support internal and external audits related to compensation programs and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Generate and analyze compensation reports to identify trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for improvement.