Sr. Compensation Analyst

Bass Pro Shops•Springfield, MO

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About The Position

The Senior Compensation Analyst designs, analyzes, and administers compensation programs that support the Company’s talent strategy while maintaining market competitiveness, internal equity, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility. The role serves as a compensation subject matter expert, partnering with the Compensation Manager, Human Resources Business Partners, Finance Leadership, and other business leaders to develop strategic compensation solutions, conduct complex market analyses, and provide data-driven recommendations to attract, retain, and reward talent. The Senior Compensation Analyst also leads compensation projects, mentors junior team members, and improves compensation processes and programs. The position partners on compensation program design and administration, maintains salary structures and pay grades, evaluates positions for classification and market alignment, advises HR Business Partners, and leads annual compensation planning. It also analyzes workforce and compensation trends, supports compliance with applicable compensation regulations, participates in surveys, works with HRIS and Finance on data integrity and reporting, and develops policies, procedures, and governance documentation. Travel is up to 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Analysis, Human Resources, or a related field.
3–4 years of compensation experience.
Knowledge of broad-based compensation and incentive programs, policies, and practices.
Analytical thinking, sound judgment, attention to detail, and problem-resolution skills.
Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills, including the ability to analyze complex problems, devise viable solutions, and present synthesized information to executive management.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Knowledge and skills in job analysis, job evaluation, market analysis, and compensation survey participation.
Knowledge of labor markets and trends affecting grades, ranges, and other aspects of compensation.
Strong process management skills.
Knowledge and experience interpreting regulatory requirements and relevant federal and state laws and regulations.
Ability to partner with others and demonstrate influencing and negotiation skills at all levels of management.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time management, ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities and deadlines, and ability to work with large data sets while maintaining data integrity.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to mentor junior staff members.
Excellent computer skills, specifically with spreadsheets such as Excel and presentation software.

Nice To Haves

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification or progress toward attainment.
Retail industry experience.
Microsoft Access experience.
Workday experience.
PayScale’s MarketPay or other market pricing software experience.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Compensation Manager to design, implement, and administer compensation programs, policies, and practices aligned with company objectives.
Conduct complex market pricing analyses using salary surveys and external labor market data.
Maintain salary structures, pay grades, and geographic differentials.
Evaluate new and existing positions and job profiles for accurate classification, internal equity, and market alignment.
Advise HR Business Partners on compensation decisions, including hiring offers, promotions, transfers, retention requests, and market analyses.
Lead the annual compensation planning process, including merit increases, market adjustments, and incentives.
Analyze compensation trends and workforce data, identify risks, and recommend strategic improvements to the Compensation Manager.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation regulations, including wage and hour laws, pay transparency requirements, and equal pay legislation.
Participate in compensation surveys, evaluate survey methodologies, and recommend benchmarking strategies.
Partner with HRIS and Finance to maintain compensation data integrity and improve reporting capabilities.
Develop compensation policies, procedures, and governance documentation.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to Compensation Analysts, Compensation Coordinators, and other HR stakeholders.
Stay current on compensation trends, best practices, legislation, and industry developments and recommend program enhancements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, resorts, and conservation attractions.
Medical benefits.
Dental benefits.
Vision benefits.
Health Savings Account.
Flexible Spending Account.
Voluntary benefits.
401(k) retirement savings.
Paid holidays.
Paid vacation.
Paid sick time.
Bass Pro Cares Fund.