Senior Compensation Analyst Job

If you’re looking to make an impact and drive great programs for our employees, then look no further.  Check out this great opportunity in our Arkema HR team for a Senior Compensation Analyst! 

The Senior Compensation Analyst plays a key role in analyzing, implementing, and administering compensation programs that align with the organization’s pay philosophy and business objectives. This role provides advanced analysis and guidance to ensure compensation practices are competitive, equitable, and compliant with relevant laws and regulations.  Accountability, execution and providing education on compensation principles and key programs, such as incentive plans, are essential to the success of this role.

This role reports to the Compensation Manager and will work with a team to drive impact in our compensation programs and processes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Compensation Program Analysis & Administration

• Owns the administration of assigned compensation programs through the full-year plan cycle.  Analyze, review and administer base and variable compensation programs, job classifications, and salary structures to ensure market competitiveness, internal equity, and alignment with Arkema’s compensation philosophy.
• Conduct complex compensation analyses, including market pricing, pay equity assessments, and modeling for new programs or structural changes.
• Support annual compensation cycles, including but not limited to merit, bonus, structure updates.
  
  

Consulting & Advisory Support

• Provide compensation consulting support to HR Business Partners and business leaders, including job evaluations, offer recommendations, and compensation planning guidance.
• Develop and deliver compensation-related tools, resources, and training materials for HR and business partners.
  
  

Market Intelligence & Benchmarking

• Lead or participate in salary surveys and benchmarking efforts.
• Interpret survey data and apply findings to internal compensation structures.
• Stay informed on market trends, emerging practices, and regulatory developments related to compensation.
  
  

Governance, Compliance, & Data Management

• Contribute to compensation governance, policy development, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, pay transparency laws).
• Partner with HRIS to ensure data accuracy and support reporting needs; create and maintain dashboards and compensation reports for leadership.
  
  

Project & Program Development

• Contributes to cross-functional or team-based compensation projects and initiatives (e.g., job architecture, pay transparency, process automation).
• Leads moderately complex projects for assigned workstreams under general guidance, ensuring deliverables are executed effectively and on time. Collaborates with peers and stakeholders to improve tools, systems, and practices.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications and Education Required

• A minimum of 4-6 years of progressively responsible experience in compensation analysis or related HR disciplines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or similar designation is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of compensation principles, regulatory requirements (e.g., FLSA, pay transparency laws), and survey methodologies.
  
  

Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain compensation concepts to non-HR audiences.  
• Provides a consultative approach to all internal clients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, v-lookups, modeling).
• Familiarity with compensation tools (e.g., CompAnalyst, Payfactors, MarketPay).
• Experience working with HRIS systems (e.g., SAP).
• Ability to analyze and interpret large datasets to produce actionable insights.
  
  

Health, Environment, Safety (HES) Compliance        

• Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements
• Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.)
• Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents
  
  

Physical Demands/Working Conditions/Environment

• This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment (onsite, hybrid, or remote as applicable).
• The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods.
• Requires frequent use of hands/fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office tools.
• Occasional lifting of materials or equipment up to 10 pounds.
• May require occasional extended hours or schedule flexibility during peak cycles (e.g., year-end or volume based periods compensation reviews).
• Minimal travel may be required for team meetings, trainings, or conferences.