Associate Compensation Analyst

Join our team as an Associate Compensation Analyst and help shape competitive pay programs! You'll dive into market research, analyze data, and support compensation strategies—from base pay to executive plans—all while ensuring compliance. If you love numbers and making a real impact, this role is for you! Enjoy weekly pay, 401(k) starting day one, and health benefits. Whatever your career goals may be, let Mystic Lake Casino help get you there!

Job Overview: The Associate Compensation Analyst is responsible for assisting in the analysis, implementation, and administration of compensation policies, frameworks and programs including base pay, incentives, deferred compensation and executive compensation plans. The position will research and prepare external market data to develop recommendations for maintaining or improving competitive pay programs and prepare internal data for market comparison. This position is also responsible for ensuring that enterprise compensation programs are consistently administered in compliance with internal policies and regulations.

Elevate & Thrive: Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the analysis, development and implementation of various broad-based compensation programs, including salary structures, job evaluation and incentive plan programs.
• Evaluates and prices jobs using market data to provide recommendations that meet business needs and internal equity. Manages survey reports and completes survey participation materials. Oversees maintenance of job code table with the HRIS system.
• Participates and supports the administration of salary and variable pay programs including annual pay for performance merit review process, deferred compensation program, incentive plans, promotion/demotion increases, and market adjustments.
• Works with departments to determine changes to the organizational charts and position profiles. Edits and maintains organizational charts and position profiles, ensuring all required approvals are obtained and current organizational charts and profiles are maintained within electronic files.
• Partners with the HRIS team to ensure that data is accurate for use by the compensation department and human resources.
• Provide input and assist with the assessment, implementation and ongoing use of market pricing software and data. Support the implementation of new compensation modules within HRIS platform.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams including Human Resources, Finance and IT on any compensation program design, program set-up and configuration, financial budgeting, or system updates.
• Actively seeks to improve process efficiencies in all compensation related tasks
• Respond to Gaming Commission questions and issues regarding organizational charts and position profiles.

Reflects MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATION and EXPERIENCE required in order to meet the
expectation of this job:

•  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum one year of experience in compensation and/or analytics.
•  Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with human capital management systems such as UKG (formerly UltiPro), Workday, Oracle, etc. preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to partner with all levels of Human Resources, leaders, team members and employees.
• Commitment to high quality of work and excellent customer service.
• Ability to handle multiple projects/priorities.
• Ability to solve problems through innovative solutions and sound judgment.
• Ability to identify process improvements and assist in developing, implementing and documenting new/improved processes.
• Basic knowledge of FLSA and other regulatory requirements of compensation.
• Basic understanding of the gaming industry preferred

Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks: Enjoy competitive weekly pay, outstanding benefits, and advancement opportunities at the SMSC Gaming Enterprise. Eligible Team Members are offered a comprehensive benefits package include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms and free uniform cleaning, and tuition reimbursement.  

Who We Are: We're not just in the business of entertainment; we're in the business of crafting unforgettable experiences. We believe in the power of possibility, to unite and uplift, rallying around every triumph, big and small. At Mystic Lake and Little Six, every moment is a chance to be the experience. 

Different backgrounds, different strengths, and different passions, we value the diversity that everyone brings to the table. Our values are a direct reflection of the diverse communities that we proudly serve, represent, and invest in. We invite you to the place to learn, grow, thrive and lead. Let's create moments that matter, celebrate diversity, and build a brighter future for all. 

Be the Experience. Be Bold. Be Mystic.