Great Dane

Corporate Compensation Analyst

Great Dane Chicago, IL
Great Dane

Corporate Compensation Analyst

Great Dane Chicago, IL
2 weeks ago 174 applicants

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THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.

The Position: The Corporate Compensation Analyst will play a crucial role in our organization's success by ensuring that our compensation and rewards programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our business objectives. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating, analyzing, and managing the company's compensation and benefits programs to attract, retain, and motivate top talent while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Additionally, you will play a key role in reviewing and maintaining our salary structures and pay grades.

Responsibilities

 WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Conduct regular market research and benchmarking to ensure our compensation packages are competitive within our industry and region.
  • Analyze and interpret compensation data to make recommendations for salary adjustments, bonuses, and incentive programs.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive compensation reports and dashboards to assist in decision-making.
  • Create and maintain salary structures and pay grades that align with the organization's compensation philosophy.
  • Periodically review and update job descriptions and classifications to ensure accurate and consistent job pricing.
  • Stay up-to-date with federal, state, and local regulations related to compensation and benefits.
  • Ensure compliance with pay equity and other relevant laws.
  • Collaborate with HR and management to link compensation to performance through merit-based salary increases and bonus programs.
  • Provide guidance on performance appraisal and recognition initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential compensation data.
  • Prepare and present reports and analyses to HR and senior management.
  • Regularly assess the effectiveness of existing salary structures and pay grades.
  • Recommend adjustments and improvements to ensure alignment with organizational goals and market trends.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

 YOUR SKILLS & ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
  • Experience: Proven experience working in compensation.
  • Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
  • Proficiency in compensation analysis tools and software.
  • Excellent knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Travel: None.

Physical/Mental Requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision.
  • Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.

About Great Dane

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.

Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in a collaborative environment.

Benefits Overview

  • Competitive compensation
  • Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
  • Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Human Resources

  • Industries

    Truck Transportation

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