POLITICO is seeking an experienced Senior Compensation Analyst to oversee and enhance our compensation strategies across our North America operations.
Based in Arlington VA this role will be critical in ensuring our practices align with local labor laws market trends and our organizational objectives while supporting talent attraction retention and engagement. As a trusted advisor the Consultant will provide strategic and operational expertise in the design implementation and evaluation of compensation programs ensuring competitive positioning across the North America region.
What Youll Do:
- In coordination with EU operations design implement and manage compensation structures including salary benchmarking job grading and pay scales to align with local market practices
- Conduct regular market analyses to ensure the organization remains competitive in attracting and retaining talent
- Provide expertise on annual salary reviews merit increases and bonus plan administration
- Oversee compliance with local and regional labor regulations regarding minimum wages pay equity and compensation reporting requirements
- Ensure compliance with US and statespecific labor laws tax regulations and reporting requirements related to compensation
- Maintain and update compensation policies ensuring they are consistent with best practices and organizational objectives
- Serve as the primary point of contact for audits regulatory filings and internal reviews related to compensation
- Partner with HR Finance and leadership teams to align compensation programs with broader business strategies
- Provide guidance to managers and employees on compensation policies practices and issues
- Deliver training and communication materials to employees regarding compensation programs
- Process Optimization and Reporting
- Streamline compensation processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Organize compensation data and enhance reporting and analytical capabilities
- Leverage HRIS and other tools to maintain accurate employee data and generate insightful analytics
- Prepare reports and presentations for leadership including recommendations for program improvements
What Youll Need:
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Finance or a related field; a Masters degree is preferred
- Minimum of 35 years of experience in compensation with a focus on US markets
- Strong knowledge of US labor laws and regulations
- Experience with salary benchmarking tools (e.g. Mercer Korn Ferry or Radford)
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fastpaced dynamic environment
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in Compensation and Benefits (e.g. CCP GRP or similar) is a strong advantage
- Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms
- Background in media publishing or related industries
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