Compensation Specialist

Moog • Buffalo, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Moog’s Corporate Group is hiring a Compensation Specialist to join its Total Reward’s Team. As the Compensation Specialist you will be responsible for supporting compensation cycle processes, market benchmarking, and salary structure management. You will ensure accurate data reporting, audit, and compliance while serving as a trusted advisor to HR partners on compensation policies and best practices. You will work a hybrid schedule in East Aurora, NY.

Requirements

• Typically, Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Over three (3) years of experience in compensation analysis, benchmarking, and program administration.
• Strong understanding of job evaluation, salary benchmarking methodologies, and compliance practices.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, compensation survey tools, and data reporting platforms.
• Ability to collaborate and provide advisory support to HR professionals.
• Must live local to the Buffalo, NY area to work onsite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of annual compensation cycles, including pay review materials and training programs.
• Support the administration of salary increase processes, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with compensation guidelines.
• Conduct annual compensation planning and benchmarking surveys, analyzing market trends to maintain competitive pay structures.
• Oversee job matching methodology and provide guidance on market reference jobs.
• Regularly review and maintain salary structures to ensure consistency and market competitiveness.
• Conduct job catalog audits and implement refinements where necessary.
• Perform compensation audits and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support reporting efforts, including general and ad hoc compensation analyses.
• Provide guidance to HR partners with compensation guidelines and best practices.
• Assist in developing training materials and educational resources to enhance compensation understanding across the organization.

Benefits

• great compensation package
• bonus opportunities
• matching 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible paid time off
• holidays
• parental leave program
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
• other supplemental benefit coverages
• Tuition Assistance
• mentorship and coaching opportunities
• leadership development
• other personal growth programs

What This Job Offers

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