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Category: Compensation
Job Title:Senior Compensation Analyst
Company Name:Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing
Key Responsibilities
and Skill Requirements

Overall Responsibility:

The Sr Compensation Analyst will be responsible for participating in base salary and variable compensation program design, implementation and administration for approximately 6,000 employees. Areas of exposure will include: salary surveys, job evaluation, market pricing, plan analysis and audit, annual merit review and competitive pay strategies.

Primary Accountabilities:

  • Manage the annual commission, incentive and non qualified plan payment process and administration
  • Takes part in annual survey participation for 9 major surveys, working with HR Managers on job matching.
  • Conduct job evaluation, competitive analysis and internal equity analysis.
  • Participates in compensation analysis, reporting and audits.
  • Deliver compensation training to HR business partners and line managers.
  • Participates in annual merit process.
  • Participates in special projects assigned to the compensation department
Skills/Competencies:
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Solid Excel and Access skills a must, ability to write formulas, manage databases, etc
  • Good analytical skills and basic knowledge of statistics. Problem identification and research resolution capabilities.
  • Detailed oriented, organized and able to multi task in a fast paced environment
  • Work well as part of a team in a constantly changing environment and within tight time constraints.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong customer service, written and oral communication skills.

Education & Experience:

A Bachelor's degree in a job related field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of varied compensation experience. Appllicants with HR or related experience and a strong interest in compensation will be considered.

Years Experience Reqd:1-3 years
High School Degree:required
College Degree:required
Advanced Degree:preferred
Name:Chris Nichols
Company:Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing
Address:222 Berkeley Street
City:Boston
State:MA
Zip:02116
e-mail:christopher_nichols@hmco.com
Phone:630-467-6304
Fax:630-467-6362

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