Sr. Analyst, Compensation

ScottsMiracle-Gro • Marysville, OH

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About The Position

Scotts Miracle-Gro is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to provide analytical and consultative support across compensation programs and decisions. The role partners with HR and business leaders to help ensure compensation programs are competitive, equitable, and consistently administered. It involves analyzing data, resolving complex compensation questions, and translating findings into clear, actionable insights. The position supports compensation work across a diverse, seasonal consumer products business and may provide guidance or mentorship to less experienced colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Compensation, HR analytics, finance, or related experience demonstrating the ability to independently manage complex, non-routine analytical work.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to work with large datasets, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, identify issues, and develop practical solutions within established compensation frameworks.
• Ability to communicate complex compensation concepts and analytical findings clearly to HR and business partners.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively while independently owning assigned work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with compensation analysis, market benchmarking, job pricing, and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking for roles using external compensation surveys and internal job and organizational data.
• Perform advanced compensation analyses and modeling to support pay decisions, program design, and business needs.
• Conduct pay equity, internal equity, and compensation impact analyses, identifying trends, potential issues, and recommended actions.
• Support complex compensation reviews, including job evaluations, organizational changes, promotions, new or evolving roles, and other pay-related decisions.
• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to provide compensation analysis, guidance, and recommendations.
• Support compensation governance processes, audits, and ongoing reviews to promote consistency and compliance with established programs and practices.
• Maintain and validate compensation data, identifying and resolving data integrity issues.
• Prepare analytical summaries, documentation, and recommendations that translate compensation data into meaningful insights.
• Support compensation projects and initiatives across a diverse, seasonal consumer products business.
• Serve as a resource to team members and provide guidance or mentorship to less experienced colleagues as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible family members.
• Wellness reimbursement program.
• 401(k) match of up to 7.5%.
• 15% discount on company stock.
• Career growth and development opportunities through exploration and varied experiences.
• Access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy.

What This Job Offers

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