Arrowhead Talent Solutions
Sr. Compensation Analyst | North Canton OH
Arrowhead Talent Solutions, North Canton, Ohio, United States
Sr. Compensation Analyst | North Canton OH
Purpose and Scope
As a Senior Compensation Analyst, you’ll help design, implement, and manage global broad-based and incentive compensation programs that keep us competitive, drive performance and align with organizational objectives. Be part of an established, purpose-driven company where your work influences global programs and real business outcomes. You’ll join a collaborative, high-impact team that values curiosity and continuous improvement – and you’ll find opportunities to grow professionally while helping shape a world-class Total Rewards function.
Qualifications & Functional Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting/Finance, Business, Economics or related field, Master’s degree preferred, CCP certification a plus
5+ years in Compensation, Accounting/Finance or HRIS, preferably in a global manufacturing environment
Advanced Excel skills, and experience with Compensation systems/HRIS tools preferred (e.g., SuccessFactors, Workday, MarketPay)
Demonstrates strong systemic thinking by understanding how decisions and processes are interconnected across functions, regions and organizational levels, anticipating downstream impacts and aligning actions with overall business strategy
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and build strong working relationship across HR, HRIS, IT, Finance and business functions
Exceptional analytical, critical thinking and project management skills; Applies a data-driven approach to solving complex problems, ensuring solutions align with both organizational strategy and operational execution
Clear written and verbal communication skills for stakeholders at all levels
High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Key Responsibilities
Design & Administration Design, evaluate, and implement global compensation structures, salary ranges, and incentive programs for both salaried and hourly roles
Benchmark compensation practices against industry standards
Conduct global job evaluations and participate in compensation benchmarking surveys
Partner on the design, modeling, and analysis of incentive compensation programs, including short-term incentives (STIP) and sales incentive plans (SIPs) across global regions
Partner with HR and business leaders to align incentive structures with operational goals, metrics and financial targets
Evaluate and recommend plan improvements to ensure effectiveness, competitiveness and alignment with business strategy
Develop tools, dashboards and reports to monitor performance metrics and calculate incentive payouts accurately and efficiently
Systems & Analytics
Leverage HRIS system, PowerBI, Excel, and other analytics tools to prepare detailed compensation dashboards, reports and visualizations that support actionable insights to support senior leadership in solving problems and making data-driven decisions
Develop scalable and repeatable data models to support processes such as the annual compensation cycles, incentive program analysis, and pay equity reviews
Drive continuous improvement in compensation processes by automating workflows and increasing usability and impact of data
Partner with HRIS and IT to act as a compensation subject matter expert, supporting system configuration, testing and upgrades related to compensation modules and processes
Mergers & Acquisitions Integration
Assist in the design and implementation of post-acquisition compensation integration plans, including harmonization of job architecture, salary structures, and incentive programs
Annual Compensation Cycle
Assist in the annual merit and short-term incentive planning cycles, including system configuration, process design, manager education/training, and communications.
Global Support & Compliance
Collaborate with global HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal and Talent teams to support compensation initiatives globally
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Analyst, Accounting/Auditing, and Finance
Industries
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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Qualifications & Functional Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting/Finance, Business, Economics or related field, Master’s degree preferred, CCP certification a plus
5+ years in Compensation, Accounting/Finance or HRIS, preferably in a global manufacturing environment
Advanced Excel skills, and experience with Compensation systems/HRIS tools preferred (e.g., SuccessFactors, Workday, MarketPay)
Demonstrates strong systemic thinking by understanding how decisions and processes are interconnected across functions, regions and organizational levels, anticipating downstream impacts and aligning actions with overall business strategy
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and build strong working relationship across HR, HRIS, IT, Finance and business functions
Exceptional analytical, critical thinking and project management skills; Applies a data-driven approach to solving complex problems, ensuring solutions align with both organizational strategy and operational execution
Clear written and verbal communication skills for stakeholders at all levels
High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Key Responsibilities
Design & Administration Design, evaluate, and implement global compensation structures, salary ranges, and incentive programs for both salaried and hourly roles
Benchmark compensation practices against industry standards
Conduct global job evaluations and participate in compensation benchmarking surveys
Partner on the design, modeling, and analysis of incentive compensation programs, including short-term incentives (STIP) and sales incentive plans (SIPs) across global regions
Partner with HR and business leaders to align incentive structures with operational goals, metrics and financial targets
Evaluate and recommend plan improvements to ensure effectiveness, competitiveness and alignment with business strategy
Develop tools, dashboards and reports to monitor performance metrics and calculate incentive payouts accurately and efficiently
Systems & Analytics
Leverage HRIS system, PowerBI, Excel, and other analytics tools to prepare detailed compensation dashboards, reports and visualizations that support actionable insights to support senior leadership in solving problems and making data-driven decisions
Develop scalable and repeatable data models to support processes such as the annual compensation cycles, incentive program analysis, and pay equity reviews
Drive continuous improvement in compensation processes by automating workflows and increasing usability and impact of data
Partner with HRIS and IT to act as a compensation subject matter expert, supporting system configuration, testing and upgrades related to compensation modules and processes
Mergers & Acquisitions Integration
Assist in the design and implementation of post-acquisition compensation integration plans, including harmonization of job architecture, salary structures, and incentive programs
Annual Compensation Cycle
Assist in the annual merit and short-term incentive planning cycles, including system configuration, process design, manager education/training, and communications.
Global Support & Compliance
Collaborate with global HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal and Talent teams to support compensation initiatives globally
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Analyst, Accounting/Auditing, and Finance
Industries
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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