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Sr Compensation Analyst

DHL

DHL

IT
Erlanger, KY, USA
Posted on Nov 27, 2024

What makes DHL great?Our People! We know each employee’s individual contributions make us the #1 Express Delivery and Logistics Company in the world.

DHL Express is committed to maintaining an environment that empowers every team member to make the greatest possible impact on our business. Our corporate culture is about personal commitment – to our business, to each other and to our global communities. DHL is dedicated to being a great place to work. In addition to competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy a range of programs, services and benefits that bring the best to their personal lives.

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Position Summary:

The Sr. Compensation Analyst is a key contributor in designing, analyzing, and maintaining compensation programs and metrics that drive business decisions. This role focuses on leveraging data analytics to assess market competitiveness, enhance compensation processes, and deliver actionable insights. The Sr. Analyst partners with HR Business Partners (HRBPs), Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to support compensation strategy through data-driven recommendations and reporting. This position plays a critical role in creating dashboards, metrics, and tools that align with company goals and ensure compensation practices remain competitive, compliant, and effective.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Data Analytics and Reporting:
  • Design and maintain dashboards, metrics, and analytics tools to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of compensation programs.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of internal and external data to provide insights into market trends, pay equity, and workforce compensation.
  • Develop and deliver custom reports and presentations to HRBPs, business leaders, and executives.
  • Utilize reporting tools and structured query languages (SQL) to extract and analyze data from various HR systems.

Compensation Benchmarking and Metrics Development:

  • Participate in compensation surveys and benchmarking processes to ensure market competitiveness.
  • Analyze survey results and industry data to identify trends and provide strategic recommendations.
  • Create metrics that assess the alignment of compensation programs with business objectives and track progress over time.

Job Evaluations and Recommendations

  • Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to evaluate job descriptions, determine appropriate grading/levels, and align roles with career pathing frameworks.
  • Provide salary and offer recommendations, including internal special assignments.

Strategic Insights and Forecasting:

  • Apply compensation metrics and modeling to develop forecasts and scenarios for compensation-related decisions.
  • Support decision-making processes by identifying trends, outliers, and opportunities for improvement in compensation practices.
  • Identify and apply compensation metrics and resources to provide strategic insights that drive business results.
  • Prepare timely analyses, forecasts, and recommendations for assigned projects.

Compliance and Continuous Improvement:

  • Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations for compensation structures and pay practices.
  • Partner with IT and HR systems teams to automate compensation processes and enhance reporting capabilities.
    • Identify areas for improvement in existing processes and propose innovative solutions to optimize efficiency and scalability.

    Collaboration and Communication:

    • Provide guidance and training to HRBPs and managers on interpreting and utilizing compensation data and metrics effectively.
    • Partner with Finance and Labor teams to ensure accurate data flow and alignment across functions.

Skills & Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree required in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in compensation analysis with a strong focus on data analytics and metrics development.

Skills:

  • Expertise in data analysis, visualization, and reporting tools, including MS Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
  • Proficiency in SQL or other structured query languages for extracting and analyzing data.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify trends, inconsistencies, and opportunities in large datasets.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex data clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Qualifications listed below, while not necessarily a requirement for this position in each circumstance, provide additional depth and value to the role.

  • Experience in developing compensation dashboards and KPIs.
  • Familiarity with HRIS systems such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar platforms.
  • Certifications in Compensation or Data Analytics (e.g., CCP, HR Analytics Certification).

Other important information about this position:

  • This position may be based in a variety of DHL office locations and may be appropriate for full or partial remote work, subject to approval.
  • This position requires weekday (Monday - Friday) attendance with some scheduling flexibility available around core working hours.
  • Every position requires certain physical capabilities. DHL Express seeks to make reasonable accommodations that enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties when possible.

The preceding job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide a general overview of the expectations and responsibilities of this position. As the nature of business demands change, so may the functions of this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.