Reference #: R1572
Job Type: Regular
Compensation Analyst
Overview of RAND
The is a research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the world safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous. RAND's research and analysis address issues that impact people everywhere, including security, health, education, sustainability, growth, and development. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, RAND has approximately 1,950 people from more than 50 countries working in offices in North America, Europe and Australia, with annual revenues of more than $345 million.
RAND is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and committed to the public interest.Our research is sponsored by government agencies, international organizations, and foundations. We rely on philanthropic support to pursue visionary ideas; address critical problems that are under-researched; and devise innovative approaches for solving acute, complex, or provocative policy challenges. RAND values objectivity and integrity in both its research processes and internal interactions. We emphasize a collegial environment that respects the contributions and dignity of all staff.
Position Description
RAND is seeking a Compensation Analyst to join our team. Responsibilities include supporting salary planning and administration (including the merit increase process); job evaluations and FLSA classifications; variable compensation and awards programs; participation in salary and market surveys and analysis of the resulting data; pay equity analysis; and preparing market and trend reporting for senior management and other audiences.
The successful candidate will also:
Provide market analysis for personnel transactions such job offers, promotions, transfers, and other changes in employee status affecting compensation
Support audits and general quality assurance processes
Manage relationships with surveys vendors to meet survey submission timelines and payment requests
Partner with internal clients and HR colleagues to lead special projects and represent the compensation function
Be a proactive problem solver, adept at working in a team-oriented and collaborative environment, but also able to function effectively working independently and to balance multiple priorities
Provide project management support through the development of project timelines & deliverables, identifying risks, and escalating issues as appropriate
Develop process documentation and job aids for HR processes as needed
Contribute to the development and communication of compensation programs and guidelines
Qualifications
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office with very strong Excel skills and experienced working with HRIS (experience with Workday is a plus)
Possess exceptionally strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and accuracy, solid communication and interpersonal skills, and be customer service oriented. Organizational and project management skills are also critical
Compensation experience in a similar knowledge-based, professional services, research, or government contracting organization highly desirable (familiarity with DCAA and OFCCP requirements is a plus)
Familiarity with California Wage & Hour law and federal compensation laws and regulations
Education Requirements
BA/BS required;
MS/MA/MBA is preferred.
PHR/SPHR or CCP certification is also desirable.
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of related experience is required.
5 years or more preferred.
Location
Santa Monica, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C. or 100% fully Remote
Salary range:
$82,100 - $122,100
RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate's work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity.The salary range includes base pay plus RAND's sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.
Positions:
One
Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet
Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
