PALFINGER AG · 1 day ago
Compensation and Benefits Analyst
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expPALFINGER AG is seeking a Compensation and Benefits Analyst to enhance their compensation programs and manage benefits administration. The role involves conducting job evaluations, providing analytical support for compensation planning, and ensuring compliance with benefits regulations.
IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Conduct job evaluations and market benchmarking; collaborate with HR and business leaders on compensation actions including promotions, transfers, merit increases, bonuses, and other pay initiatives
Provide analytical and administrative support for annual compensation planning, including participation in salary surveys, labor market research, and compensation projects that enhance program effectiveness and employee engagement
Serve as the primary point of contact for complex benefits questions while managing the day-to-day administration of health, welfare, retirement, and ancillary benefit programs
Ensure benefits compliance by acting as a subject matter expert on ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and other federal, state, and local regulations; prepare filings, reports, and oversee audits
Lead annual open enrollment and benefits operations, including vendor and carrier relationships, ADP benefits portal oversight, carrier file feeds, audits, invoice reconciliation, and ad hoc corporate initiatives
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of compensation experience required
Advanced Excel expertise, including pivot tables, complex formulas, data analysis tools, Power Query, macros/VBA, and advanced reporting and visualization
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for HR and business leaders
High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information while building credibility as a collaborative partner
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, accounting, finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience may be considered
Sales compensation experience highly preferred
3+ years of benefits experience strongly preferred
Benefits
401(k) with Company match.
Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability (depending upon state). Wellness program offered.
Paid Company holidays and paid Personal Time Off (PTO).
Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth.
Company
PALFINGER AG
About PALFINGER AG: PALFINGER is an international technology and mechanical engineering company and the world’s leading producer and provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$115.51M2025-07-29Post Ipo Equity· $115.51M
2000-01-07IPO
Leadership Team
Andreas Klauser
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
2025-12-10
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