Analyst, Compensation

Ross Stores•Dublin, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GENERAL PURPOSE: To provide analytical and other professional level support to the compensation function. Support management in the design, development, implementation and administration of pay programs including base pay, salary administration, salary surveys, job descriptions and evaluations, salary/market pricing analysis, and incentive programs. This position will proactively handle day-to-day compensation program administration. The base salary/pay range for this role is $70,310 – $101,400. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
3+ years progressive analytical experience, preferably within Compensation, finance, or other HR discipline
Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) with extensive advanced Excel experience preferred (macros, v-lookups, pivot tables, and other advanced functions)
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data to support findings and recommendations
Experience querying and working with large datasets
Strong problem-solving and research skills
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills at all levels of the organization
Ability to build relationships with Human Resources partners
Strong organizational and project management skills, along with the ability to succeed in a fast-changing business environment and understand the need for urgency
Ability to manage conflicting priorities under tight deadlines with an ability to take ambiguity in stride
Flexible and proactive problem solver adept at achieving results in a team-oriented and collaborative environment, with dual ability to function effectively working independently
Ability to handle extremely confidential information in a professional and discreet manner

Nice To Haves

CCP or course work completed towards CCP preferred
Experience with job evaluation and market pricing methods preferred

Responsibilities

Analyzes, documents, and evaluates new and revised jobs to develop job descriptions and recommend appropriate grade level and FLSA status using market data and internal comparisons to ensure external competitiveness and internal equity.
Leads annual compensation planning processes (Focal), including salary structure updates, merit increases implementation, and incentive awards modeling.
Reviews requests for pay actions, including promotions and salary equity adjustments, for conformance to guidelines, policies, and practices. Performs market research and makes recommendations relating to requests outside of pay guidelines.
Performs competitive pay analysis and modeling in support of merit and incentive programs and ongoing job evaluation needs.
Prepares and analyzes salary survey data submissions. Uses results from survey data to determine organization’s competitive position.
Formulates recommendations regarding development and maintenance of compensation guidelines, salary structure, merit increase budget and geographic differentials to maintain competitive position in the market.
Supports the maintenance and update of compensation related data in the HRM system, the market data tool, and the compensation planning tool.
Monitors minimum wage laws in jurisdictions where the company operates and reviews impact of changes on compensation cost.
Monitors compensation practices and ensures compliance with laws and regulations and advises management of regulatory changes.
Other projects and duties as assigned