Compensation Analyst

Core & Main • St Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Compensation Analyst supports the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of Core & Main’s compensation and equity programs. The role includes compensation analysis, market benchmarking, job evaluation, annual compensation planning support, equity administration, reporting, and data validation. The analyst works with HR, HRIS, Payroll, Finance, business leaders, and external partners to provide accurate compensation information and effective processes. Success requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, customer focus, and the ability to work with large and complex datasets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, Analytics, or a related field.
• Generally 2–5 years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, financial analysis, equity administration, or a related analytical field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work with large and complex datasets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience analyzing, validating, and reconciling data.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to partner effectively with employees, managers, HR, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with compensation market pricing, benchmarking, salary structures, job evaluation, or annual compensation planning.
• Experience with Workday or another enterprise HRIS.
• Experience supporting equity or stock-based compensation programs.
• Experience with compensation survey data or market-pricing resources.
• Experience with reporting, process improvement, or automation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compensation analyses, market pricing, and benchmarking to support competitive and equitable pay practices.
• Support annual compensation planning, including merit planning, salary administration, data validation, budgeting, reporting, and stakeholder support.
• Perform job evaluations and support job leveling, job architecture, pay structures, and related compensation processes.
• Support administration of company equity programs, including grants, vesting, participant data, reporting, reconciliations, and employee inquiries.
• Support Employee Stock Purchase Plan administration, including eligibility reviews, data validation, and reconciliations.
• Maintain, analyze, and reconcile compensation and equity data across systems and external platforms.
• Support compensation market surveys through data preparation, submission, validation, and analysis of survey results.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc compensation reports and analyses to support HR and business decision-making.
• Provide compensation and equity information and guidance to employees, managers, and HR partners, escalating complex matters as appropriate.
• Support compensation-related Workday processes, including data validation, testing, troubleshooting, reporting, and system enhancements.
• Partner with HR, HRIS, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to research and resolve compensation and equity-related issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve, standardize, and automate compensation processes, reporting, and data management.
• Participate in compensation projects and other initiatives based on business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level