Compensation Data & Analytics Partner
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. Our People Operations Directorate serves as a strategic partner to the enterprise, delivering innovative HR solutions that enable mission success. Organized into Centers of Expertise—including Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Employee Relations—our team designs and implements best-in-class programs that support our workforce and organizational objectives. As a Compensation Data & Analytics Partner (Compensation Staff III/IV), you'll work at the intersection of data, strategy, and people to ensure our pay practices are equitable, competitive, and aligned with business goals. You will be instrumental in designing and delivering compensation programs that drive our total rewards strategy, providing expert guidance on everything from market analysis and job evaluation to annual planning and pay equity. This position is located in El Segundo, CA., requiring at least 4 days onsite.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a Business, Analytics, or HR-related field
- Five or more years of relevant experience in an analytics or compensation related role (for Compensation Staff III)
- Eight or more years of experience in analytics or compensation related role (for Compensation Staff IV)
- Experience with compensation principles, practices, systems, and methodologies
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical skills
- Experience creating or working with dashboards and/or Tableau reporting (for Compensation Staff IV)
Nice To Haves
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification or other HR certifications
- Familiarity with, or have experience with, competitive pay practices in high tech firms, the space industry, and/or FFRDC pay structures
- Experience in Workday and market pay systems
Responsibilities
- Serve as integral partner for the administration of our compensation planning processes including annual planning, off-cycle planning, review of our salary structure, development of processes and workflows, pay equity studies, and all related activities
- Manage the Compensation workflow and processes within Workday and integrations with other People Operations Centers of Expertise including People Acquisition, People Management, Talent Management, plus future enhancements as needed.
- Develop recommendations on how to improve current compensation systems, reports, and analytics while identifying processes or capabilities that could benefit from automation, process enhancements
- Support, explore, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding ongoing maintenance and new features and functionality within Workday and MarketPay
- Develop and maintain compensation related dashboards providing actionable insights using tools such as Workday and/or Tableau
- Produce analyses and metrics on various compensation programs including merit, recognition awards, and budgets
- Leverage data analytics to inform the design of programs, decision making, and measurement of the compensation goals
- Serve as subject matter expert for compensation related data needs and Analytics dashboards
- Scope will expand beyond compensation as needed
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
