Senior Compensation Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm, stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

Our corporate client is a global leader in the manufacturing of construction chemicals and building materials, including adhesives, sealants, and specialty products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Compensation Analyst to join the compensation team. This role will be responsible for designing, analyzing, communicating, and administering compensation programs, with a heavy emphasis on sales compensation, base pay structures, and market analytics. This HYBRID opportunity is located in Deerfield, FL.

Sales Compensation:

• Develop, analyze, communicate, and administer sales compensation plans that align with business objectives and drive performance.

• Conduct quota and incentive plan modeling and design to ensure competitiveness and financial sustainability.

• Partner with Sales and Finance teams to ensure accurate payout calculations and compliance with company policies.

• Conduct quarterly sales compensation review (RSM and Sales Reps), and annual dissemination of Sales Representative incentive plans and linked addendums.

Base Pay & Market Analysis:

• Conduct job evaluations, cash compensation benchmarking, and market pricing to ensure the competitiveness of pay and alignment with compensation philosophy.

• Manage and maintain base pay salary grade structures.

• Provide guidance and administration on pay equity, promotions, and internal compensation adjustments.

• Create and implement salary hiring tools for all U.S. locations to be used by Plant HR Managers, Recruiting, and Field HR Directors.

Data Analytics & Excel Expertise:

• Utilize advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Power Query, macros, etc.) to analyze and interpret large compensation datasets.

• Generate reports and dashboards to provide insights into compensation trends and program effectiveness.

• Support the project management of the annual compensation planning cycles, including merit increases, promotions, and incentive payouts.

Collaboration & Compliance:

• Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to provide compensation guidance, insights, and market trends.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including FLSA regulations and pay transparency laws.

• Participate in compensation surveys and leverage market data to maintain alignment with compensation philosophy.

• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, and instructions.

• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits Details:

• Highly competitive pay and an annual bonus opportunity

• Free medical insurance or a competitive plan with minimal monthly contributions and zero deductibles

• 17 days of paid sick and vacation time annually (prorated in year one)

• 401(k) with up to 6% matching

• Excellent dental, vision, FSA, employer-paid life insurance, and free telemedicine services

• Additional perks include tuition reimbursement, discounted insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or a related field

• Minimum of five years of compensation experience, with a focus on sales compensation and base pay structures

• Expertise in market analysis, job evaluation, and compensation benchmarking

• Strong knowledge of FLSA regulations, pay equity, pay transparency, and compensation compliance

• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Power Query, macros, etc.); experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus

• Experience with compensation and HRIS systems (e.g., ADP WFN, Oracle HCM, Payfactors, ERI, Workday, PayScale, MarketPay, or similar)

• Valid state driver’s license and ability to travel

• Strong oral and written communication skills