Senior Compensation Analyst

Veolia Environnement SA•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The Senior Compensation Analyst participates in the design, development, and administration of Veolia North America’s compensation programs and systems. The role provides expert support to corporate and field HR on broad-based pay, incentives, commissions, and other compensation components. The analyst conducts compensation analyses and benchmarking, develops and maintains compensation data models and market analyses, and supports competitive pay strategies, compensation adjustments, program enhancements, and mergers and acquisitions activities. The role also supports annual merit and incentive compensation cycles, manages compensation survey data and benchmarking tools, collaborates with HRIS and IT on system improvements and testing, and ensures programs comply with regulatory requirements. The position leads the execution and administration of compensation programs and strategic initiatives, including employee stock purchase programs, recognition programs, compensation policies, and job architecture. It also develops employee communications and internal HR tools, and performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business administration or a related field.
At least five years of progressive experience in the analysis, design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs.
Strong proficiency in Google Suite, with intermediate to advanced Sheets/Excel skills.
Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and provide recommendations.
Effective time management skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of management.
Strong knowledge of FLSA and EEO regulations; general knowledge of state and federal wage laws.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday Advanced Compensation.
Certification in Compensation, such as CCP, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing compensation analyses and benchmarking studies for HR Business Partners and managers to inform pay decisions.
Develop and maintain compensation data models and market analyses to inform competitive pay strategies, compensation adjustments, and program enhancements, including support for M&A activities.
Design, document, and optimize compensation procedures to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes.
Support annual merit review and incentive compensation cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Manage the compensation survey process, including data analysis and maintenance of survey databases and benchmarking tools, to ensure accurate and current market data.
Collaborate with HRIS and IT to optimize payroll and HRIS systems and lead system testing of upgrades and enhancements.
Ensure compensation programs adhere to regulatory requirements.
Create employee communications and develop internal HR tools to support program administration and understanding.
Lead execution and administration of compensation programs and strategic initiatives, including employee stock purchase programs, recognition programs, compensation policies, and job architecture.
Perform related duties as required.