Compensation Jobs in Algonquin, IL (NOW HIRING)

• The opportunity to own and shape the job evaluation and job architecture framework for a large, complex North American business
• A visible, impactful role partnering with HR, Compensation leadership, and business leaders across the organization
• Exposure to strategic compensation initiatives, including pay equity, market benchmarking, and incentive programs
• A collaborative, professional HR environment that values datadriven decisionmaking and continuous improvement
• A hybrid/flexible work schedule based out of the ENA Business Unit Headquarters in Rosemont, IL
• Competitive compensation and benefits within a global manufacturing organization committed to fairness, compliance, and internal equity
• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Pay Range: $86,934 - $118,210 

The Compensation Analyst plays a critical role in supporting fair, competitive, and compliant pay practices at Hydro Extrusion North America (ENA). This position owns the endtoend job evaluation and job architecture assignment process, ensuring roles are consistently evaluated to support internal equity and market alignment.

As a subjectmatter expert in Mercer's International Position Evaluation (IPE) methodology, the Compensation Analyst partners closely with HR and business leaders to evaluate new and evolving roles, maintain job structures, and support sound compensation decisions. This role is not a systems, HRIS, or IT analyst position; it is focused on compensation analysis, job evaluation governance, and advisory support.

Based at ENA's Business Unit Headquarters in Rosemont, IL, this role offers a hybrid/flexible work schedule and contributes to pay equity analysis, market benchmarking, annual merit and incentive review cycles, regulatory compliance, and strategic compensation initiatives-while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of compensation data.

• Own and administer the endtoend job evaluation and job architecture process using Mercer's International Position Evaluation (IPE) methodology
• Serve as the primary subjectmatter expert for job evaluation, advising HR partners and business leaders on role design, leveling, and internal alignment
• Evaluate new, evolving, and redesigned roles and ensure consistent application of job architecture standards
• Maintain job evaluation guidelines, documentation, and governance to ensure consistency, transparency, and audit readiness
• Support compensation actions including promotions, transfers, and organizational changes
• Administer and support the annual merit and shortterm incentive review processes
• Conduct market benchmarking and salary survey participation to support competitive pay decisions
• Analyze pay equity trends, perform FLSA testing, and support compensation compliance initiatives
• Maintain accurate compensation data and records within HR systems and reporting tools
• Contribute to strategic compensation projects and continuous improvement of compensation practices

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience in a compensation or job evaluation role, with demonstrated analytical capability
• A solid understanding of compensation structures, job architecture, market pricing, and pay equity principles
• Experience supporting merit and incentive review cycles, salary surveys, and benchmarking activities
• Familiarity with FLSA classification and compensation compliance requirements
• Strong analytical, documentation, and data interpretation skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with HR partners, managers, and business leaders
• Comfort serving as a trusted advisor and subjectmatter expert, balancing consistency with business needs
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS systems, and compensation tools (SAP SuccessFactors, UKG, Mercer WIN preferred)

 Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• HR or compensation certification (SHRMCP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, CCP)
• Working knowledge of job evaluation methodologies (Mercer IPE experience strongly preferred)

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