Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial!

We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work. Apply today to help our organization grow and make a difference for our clients.

About the role

As a Senior Compensation Analyst for COUNTRY Financial and the Illinois Farm Bureau, you'll play a key role in developing, implementing and administering compensation policies and programs. We’re seeking an experienced HR professional to provide compensation consultation and thought partnership to leadership, assigned business areas and HR business partners. The position regularly compiles, analyzes, interprets, and presents data to inform business decisions, and conducts analysis of jobs, base pay, and incentives to evaluate internal equity, external competitiveness, and legal compliance.

How does this role make an impact?

• Partners with business leaders to define, evaluate and price jobs.

• Participates in salary surveys and conducts market analysis to assess the competitiveness of the organization's compensation programs.

• Collaborates with HR and management to develop and implement compensation planning processes.

• Provides consultation and support to leadership regarding salary recommendations, merit increases, bonus programs and other compensation topics. 

• Conducts regular audits of compensation data to ensure accuracy and integrity, as well as compliance with established guidelines, policies and practices, and relevant laws and regulations.

• Communicates compensation-related policies, programs, and changes, and provides training on compensation-related topics as assigned. 

Do you have what we're looking for?

Typically requires:

• 7+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.

• Knowledge of compensation principles, programs, practices and related laws and regulations.

• Intermediate Excel skills required including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas, creating charts and graphs.

• Strong analytics and problem-solving skills with a desire to learn and grow in the compensation field.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, organize efficiently, establish priorities and attend to details.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to employees with varying levels of technical knowledge.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Ability to handle confidential information with high degree of discretion.

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation and experience with Workday or similar HRIS platform preferred.

This position is part of a job family. Career level placement will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.

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Base Pay Range:

$94,400-$129,800

The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.

Incentive Pay:

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.

Why work with us?

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.

You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.

COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Come join our team at COUNTRY today!