Sammons Financial Group Companies · 22 hours ago
Compensation Analyst
West Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $93K/yr
3+ years expSammons Financial Group Companies is seeking a Compensation Analyst to support the design and administration of compensation programs. The role focuses on operational execution and administrative excellence, providing analytical support, maintaining compensation data, and collaborating with HR and business groups on compensation-related matters.
FinanceFinancial ServicesRetirement
No H1B
Responsibilities
Collaborate with HR Business Partners and business groups to evaluate new and existing jobs, establishing and maintaining accurate job descriptions and providing recommendations on titles, levels, and pay grades
Conduct Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) evaluations to determine exemption status for new/revised jobs
Conduct market pricing of new and existing jobs, provide recommendations and analyze potential impact of recommendations
Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to review escalated salary offers and provide recommendations
Utilize HRIS for reporting, monitoring and auditing
Support administration of annual compensation processes such as incentive and annual review cycles
Serve as a trusted advisor on compensation-related matters, educating client groups and the HR team on the organization’s compensation programs
Ensure compensation practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations
Apply knowledge in compensation to participate in the development, implementation and administration of programs, policies and processes and deliver high-quality employee experience
Participate in and provide support for compensation projects including structure maintenance and compensation program recommendations
Conduct necessary research and compile reports as applicable
Stay updated on industry best practices, trends, and innovative compensation strategies
Stay informed on relevant legislation and industry standards to mitigate risks and ensure compliance
Work with HR teams on cross-functional initiatives, providing compensation expertise
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Management
1-3 years' HR experience
Minimum 3 years' of Compensation work experience
Knowledge and experience in broader body of HR work (Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Employee Relations and Employment Law)
Familiarity with FLSA compliance guidelines and federal, state and municipality compliance guidelines
Advanced Excel skills, along with Strong MS Office skills including Word and PowerPoint
Excellent critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills and coaching skills
Must possess strong attention to detail
Demonstrated influencing skills and ability to engage and exchange ideas, coach or counsel all levels of management
Excellent organizational skills
Effective presentation creation and delivery skills
Demonstrated successful ability to build positive relationships and partnerships within the department, across the organization and with external customers
Strong capabilities to analyze, interpret and apply data
Demonstrated ability to work independently, under pressure, in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Demonstrated ability in maintaining a high level of confidentiality
Criminal background check required
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Company Paid Retirement
PTO
Holiday Pay
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Healthy balance between work and personal lives
Friday afternoons off all year long
Competitive PTO
Generous number of paid holidays
Incentive program for defined goals subject to eligibility and performance
Monetary rewards are based on individual and/or overall company performance.
Company
Sammons Financial Group Companies
Sammons® Financial Group Companies (collectively, Sammons Financial Group) provide today’s most sought after life insurance, annuity, and retirement products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Esfand Dinshaw
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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