Senior Compensation Analyst

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance. 

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR. 

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that many potential applicants discourage themselves from applying to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. TriNet always strives to hire the most qualified candidate for a particular role, ensuring we deliver outstanding results for our small and medium-size customers. So if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, nobody’s perfect – and we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

JOB SUMMARY:

The position plans, designs, implements, and analyzes the Company's compensation programs and policies that align with the Company's values, competitive practices, and strategic goals. Ensures compensation programs are administered consistently with internal policies, regulations, and government requirements. Incumbent will participate in and utilize market surveys to analyze and support pay programs aligned to TriNet's compensation philosophy.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: (% TIME)

• Manages sales compensation and other specialized incentive plans (e.g., contact center compensation) and incentive programs (base, variable, and equity) for specific groups to support and drive the achievement of business objectives.      (5%)
• Provides leadership and advice to the HR and management teams on best practices, emerging workforce challenges, and developing creative and innovative solutions. (5%)
• Establishes and administers effective, efficient, and innovative solutions to compensation programs in collaboration with HR and management teams. (5%)
• Establishes and implements competitive salary structures and practice guidelines according to the Company's compensation policy. (5%)
• Oversees the development of job descriptions for all positions within the organization through managing and utilizing JDXpert. (20%)
• Analyzes data, recommends, and implements solutions for compensation benchmarking studies. Manages and utilizes compensation solutions, such as Marketpay, for compensation teams that helps companies to quickly price their jobs based in the current labor market, conduct budget modeling for various pay scenarios, perform complex workforce analytics to drive informed decisions for the future of your business. (25%)
• Oversees job analyses that determine appropriate salary levels in accordance with the organization's compensation policies and guidelines. (10%)
• Analyzes pay practices and makes recommendations for salary changes in order to ensure cost-effective solutions and programs and internal equity. (5%)
• Manage the annual compensation survey submission process, may participate in Ad-hoc surveys. (20%)

 Required for All Jobs:

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience - preferred   

 Work Experience:

• Typically 5+ years - Implementation and administration of United States compensation programs - required 
• Typically 2+ years - work experience with Marketpay or similar compensation platform - required  

Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) - preferred   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills        
• Ability to connect with employees at all levels of the organization   
• Excellent negotiating/influencing skills across all levels of the organization          
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of both state and federal employment laws           
• Knowledge of human resources policies, processes and workflow, including thorough understanding of compensation and related state and federal laws               
• Strong analytical skills           
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced skills with PeopleSoft           

Work Environment:

• Work in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office work setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• This position is 100% in office.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity. 

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact recruiting@trinet.com to request such an accommodation.