Senior Compensation Analyst

Posting TitleSenior Compensation Analyst

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LocationCO - Golden

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Position TypeRegular

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Hours Per Week40

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Working at NREL

Join the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NREL stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future.  Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.

At NREL, you’ll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.

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Job Description

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is seeking an experienced Senior Compensation Analyst. This position will support the design and administration of NREL’s compensation programs and will serve as a compensation partner for Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, managers and leaders. This role will also serve as an advisor to the Compensation Manager on Compensation policies, procedures, and compensation program improvements.

Responsibilities may include some or all of the below:

Job Analysis, documentation, and evaluation

• Conduct interviews and focus groups with employees and managers to document duties, responsibilities, knowledge, and skills required for positions.
• Update and maintain job description and job documentation library.
• Evaluate new and existing jobs to determine market benchmarks, internal alignment, and appropriate salary grade placement.

Compensation programs including merit, promotions, adjustments, and bonuses.

Oversee and/or assist the Compensation Team with the following:

• Draft policy documents and provide recommendations on improvements to the design and administration of annual Compensation processes.
• Conduct planning for annual Compensation processes.
• Calculate budgets.
• Define specifications and test processes in HRMS.
• Draft/review communications to HR Business Partners, managers, and leaders.
• Explain Compensation programs to HR Business Partners, Managers, and employees.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to successfully deliver programs.

Market data, benchmarking, and analysis

• Participate in salary surveys.
• Analyze survey data to determine market trends impacting NREL jobs
• Present market-based pay recommendations to Compensation Manager, HR Business Partners, and HR Leadership.

Compensation recommendations

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to determine appropriate offers for new and internal hires.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, managers, and directors, as needed to analyze the impact of various compensation options and provide recommendations for job profile selection, salary changes, and employee compensation planning.
• Conduct job and salary reviews for groups of jobs and provide recommendations.

Communications

• Provide recommendations on strategic Compensation communication and training initiatives.
• Develop and deliver communications and training materials on a variety of compensation topics.
• Draft desktop procedure and standard operation procedure documents
• Draft and review policy and procedure documents for consistency and accuracy.
• Provide Compensation subject matter expertise for the lab and mentoring for Compensation analysts.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Basic QualificationsRelevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant JD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Applies extensive technical expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards. Considered internal subject matter expert. Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Excellent leadership, project management and problem solving skills. Ability to use various computer software programs.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

Seven or more years of direct compensation analyst experience performing all or most of the job duties described in this requisition.

Demonstrated ability to:

• Identify problems, think independently about alternative data-based solutions, and present clear, succinct recommendations to decision-makers.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning employee information.
• Work collaboratively as a member of an integrated and supportive team.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities and see projects through to completion.
• Provide thought leadership on Compensation programs and initiatives.

Demonstrated skills and knowledge in the following areas:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency supporting Compensation activities in HRMS, preferably Workday. Proficiency using a cloud-based market-pricing tool, preferably MarketPay.
• Design and administration of Compensation processes and programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading annual merit and bonus processes.

Experience using/managing compensation processes in Workday. 

Experience conducting market analysis using MarketPay.

Certified Compensation Professional certification.

Experience working in a Department of Energy national laboratory or government contractor organization.

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Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)Job Profile: Professional IV / Annual Salary Range: $97,800 - $176,000

NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits SummaryBenefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

* Based on eligibility rules

Badging RequirementNREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.

Drug Free Workplace

NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.

If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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