Sr Analyst, Compensation

ScottsMiracle-Gro • Marysville, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to join their Compensation team. This role will provide analytical and consultative support for compensation programs and decisions, collaborating with HR and business leaders. The Senior Compensation Analyst will help ensure compensation programs are competitive, equitable, and consistently administered. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys data analysis, solving complex compensation issues, and translating insights into actionable recommendations. The role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week in the WHQ office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 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.
• Experience with compensation analysis, market benchmarking, job pricing, and data modeling preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with 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 with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment while independently owning assigned work.

Nice To Haves

• Analytical rigor
• Compensation expertise
• Curiosity
• Strong business partnership skills
• Comfort working through complex questions where the answer isn’t immediately obvious
• Ability to balance market data with internal considerations
• Ability to turn detailed analysis into clear recommendations
• Flexibility to thrive in an environment where business needs and priorities can change quickly
• Ability to support a variety of functions and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking for various roles using external compensation surveys and internal 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.
• Maintain and validate compensation data, identifying and resolving data integrity issues.
• Prepare clear analytical summaries, documentation, and recommendations that translate complex compensation data into meaningful insights.
• Support compensation projects and initiatives across a diverse, seasonal consumer products business.
• Serve as a resource to other team members and provide guidance or mentorship to less experienced colleagues.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness reimbursement program
• 401K match (up to 7.5%)
• 15% discount on company stock
• Maven Family Planning
• Up to $30,000 for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy
• Employee Resource Groups (Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employees’ Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE, Associate Boards)
• Community service opportunities
• Paid volunteer time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree