Compensation Analyst

Cornerstone Building Brands•Houston, TX

23h•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

As a Compensation Analyst, you will be a key member of the Compensation team reporting to the Manager, Compensation Programs. In this role, you will help to advance our compensation philosophy by being a critical advisor and support to our business leaders. Your role will support the design, administration, and continuous improvement of the company’s compensation programs by ensuring pay practices are competitive, equitable, and compliant. This role provides market pricing, data analysis, and program support across base pay and incentive programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, human resources or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 3 years experience in human resources with 1-3 years experience compensation analysis preferably within a Center of Excellence team, with responsibility for pay equity analysis, salary studies, salary survey participation, and compensation recommendations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced Excel skill ((pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
HR Expertise: Strong understanding of human resource regulations, compliance, and best practices.
Business & Analytical Skills: Strong business acumen with critical thinking and analytical ability to evaluate how business decisions impact enterprise outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Dayforce or other human capital management (HCM) software.
Global compensation experience (Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica) a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct market pricing and benchmarking using salary surveys; analyze data and provide pay recommendations.
Support administration of companywide compensation programs, including base pay, annual merit, short- and long-term incentives, gainshare program, retention, sign-on, and relocation programs.
Provide consultative support to HR and business leaders on promotions, off-cycle increases, job evaluations, and other pay-related decisions including ad hoc requests.
Participate in annual compensation processes including merit planning, incentive calculations, and salary updates
Submit job matches and manage annual salary survey participation, ensuring alignment with internal job architecture and leveling; serve as liaison with survey vendors and external partners.
Prepare compensation analyses, reporting, and modeling to support business decisions.
Maintain compensation documentation and governance practices; support audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal processes.
Support compensation-related projects and system enhancements as needed.
Maintain internal HR Case Management ticket system and Compensation Inbox providing initial support and market pricing in a consultative and timely manner.
Create materials, develop training, and conduct meetings to effectively communicate compensation programs and practices.
Perform other related duties as assigned.