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