Sr Compensation Analyst

Metra Rail • Chicago, IL

30d

About The Position

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service. Metra's Human Resources Department is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. We foster a culture of fairness, trust, and mutual respect by promoting employee engagement, wellness, and professional growth. Through equitable compensation, flexible benefits, and compliance with employment laws, we empower employees to thrive and contribute meaningfully to Metra's mission. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Compensation the Senior Compensation Analyst is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating compensation programs that contribute to the agency's ability to attract, retain, and engage qualified employees as part of the overall business strategy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• In addition to #1, must have five (5) years of experience in compensation, human resources, or finance.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state labor laws, regulations, and guidelines affecting compensation practices, i.e., Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA), and American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Considerable knowledge of salary planning tools and methods, job evaluation techniques, and market survey analysis.
• Considerable knowledge of compensation practices and principles.
• Intermediate skills utilizing Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or similar business applications.
• Familiar with the functions and utilization of the HRIS.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact and collaborate with all staff levels internal and external to the department and agency.
• Strong quantitative reasoning, mathematical aptitude, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to take initiative, be flexible, and prioritize and manage assignments.
• Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree
• HRIS experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze new and existing jobs using market data, established procedures, and internal equity to remain competitive and meet ever changing organizational and market dynamics.
• Design and conduct compensation surveys, analyze survey data, and make recommendations to maintain market competitiveness.
• Evaluate employee and applicant education and experience and recommend salaries for new hires, promotions, and other job changes.
• Work with managers to draft and update job descriptions; research jobs to ensure appropriateness of duties, qualifications, knowledge, abilities, and skills; and maintain the job description library.
• Analyze compensation data and produce reports to support compensation programs including the annual merit budget, salary structure management, and compensation projects.
• Coordinate team's day-to-day activities, assign tasks/projects and monitor performance, and provide guidance and training, but is not a supervisor.
• Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees