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The Boeing Company is looking for a Compensation Specialist (Senior or Lead) to join our team in Auburn, WA; Chicago, IL; Everett, WA; Hazelwood, MO; Mesa, AZ; Miami, FL; Oklahoma City, OK; Portland, OR; Renton, WA; North Charleston, SC; Seal Beach, CA or Seattle, WA.
This position will collaborate with Total Rewards and HR teams to design, develop and maintain a global job architecture and structure that supports the Global Compensation Philosophy.
The key areas this position will support are:
- Global salary structures and geographical tier design and management for salaried employees
- Analysis of local market data to ensure that we're providing market competitive Total Rewards
- Represent Boeing to external regulatory/government or collective bargaining agencies
- Support strategy and execution of job and employee classification for merger and acquisition, divestiture and integrations
Position Responsibilities:
- Designs, develops, maintains, and administers compensation programs, systems and processes (job descriptions, pay structures, geographic tiers, etc.) with a focus on hourly production and maintenance jobs
- Analyzes job duties and responsibilities and provides internal consulting services on pay, job design and classification in individual, business and regulatory matters
- Conducts analyses to evaluate pay compression and competitiveness to market
- Leads ad hoc project teams
- Communicates with, educates and trains customers on compensation and classification matters
- Consults and collaborates with other HR groups to help educate and train HR and Business leaders on compensation and pay matter
- Identifies requirements, obtains data, performs analysis and creates presentations and business cases that identify issues and solutions
- Influences development of Global Compensation strategic policy and program design
- Leads the response to salary surveys, requests for data and audits from regulatory agencies like Department of Defense (DoD), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) regarding production and maintenance affairs
- Leads salary survey benchmarking validation, including Service Contract Act (SCA) needs
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 5+ years of experience with compensation, classification, and salary structure systems
- 5+ years of experience using Excel to perform data analysis
- 3+ years of developing and managing budgets and/or cost estimates
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and/or Global Remuneration Professional (GRP)
- 10+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Change management expertise
- Experience leading a project and/or team on global compensation initiatives
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range for the Senior Level (Level 4): $110,500 - $172,500
Summary Pay Range for the Lead (Level 5): $141,100- $218,500
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 24, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Boeing states a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on the first 10% of pay for most nonunion U.S. employees with immediate vesting and an annual true‑up, and a student‑loan match feature lets qualified loan payments count toward earning the company match. Union agreements specify strong but different retirement contributions (e.g., automatic company contributions plus matching under IAM terms).
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Parental & Family Support — The company advertises 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster placement, alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement programs. Back‑up family care resources are also highlighted in benefits materials.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive health and insurance benefits are emphasized, with eligibility generally beginning the first day of the month after hire. Many teammates are eligible for several programs on day one.
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