Compensation Analyst

Acara Solutions is seeking a Compensation Analystfor our client in West Seneca, NY who has numerous business units in the United States and Canada!

We are seeking qualified candidates with:

• An analytical background
• Experience in the HR field
• Strong Excel and computer skills

Here's what you'll do:

• Analyzing, designing and administering employee compensation programs including base pay, long and short-term incentives and bonuses.
• Benchmarking jobs to determine competitive compensation ranges.
• Developing and maintaining job descriptions and job architecture.
• Preparing and presenting summary reports of job and compensation analysis information.
• Advising management on making effective pay decisions that support employee engagement and comply with compensation policy and budgetary guidelines.
• Gathering data from market-based compensation surveys and assessing results and market trends.
• Conducting data and cost analyses for employee negotiations.
• Collecting and compiling HR metrics and data from a variety of sources including the HRIS and payroll outputs, management and employee surveys, exit interviews, employment records, government labor statistics, and competitors practices.

Type: Direct Placement

Pay: Up to $66K/yr. **Depending on experience

Hours: M-F 1st shift hours **One WFH day per week

Benefits: Healthcare Plans, PTO, paid holidays, 401K with company match, childcare discount and more!

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in a variety of industries around the world, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

**Please send resumes to Cara at sellonc@acarasolutions.com for immediate consideration!!

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 2+ years' compensation analysis experience.
• 2+ years' experience working in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Compensation Management Professional (CMP).