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Are you an analytical, detail-oriented compensation professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact? The Weitz Company is hiring a Senior Compensation Analyst to join our growing Human Resources (HR) team! In this role you will administer, analyze, and continuously improve compensation programs to ensure market competitiveness, internal equity, and alignment with workforce planning and business strategy. The Senior Compensation Analyst partners closely with HR leadership and business stakeholders to provide data-driven insights, recommendations, and tools that support sound compensation decisions. This role also focuses on the execution, analysis, and strategic application of compensation programs and market data.

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You'll Do:

• Be a subject matter expert (SME) and conduct complex compensation analyses, including salary and craft benchmarking, market pricing, and ad hoc compensation studies to support business needs and remain competitive
• Administer the compensation adjustment processes, including planning, modeling, validating data, post-cycle analyses and providing manager and leader guidance as needed
• Manage participation in external compensation surveys; complete and submit accurate data, and analyze results; evaluate and propose recommendations for future compensation surveys
• Analyze internal compensation data to identify trends, pay gaps, outliers, and equity considerations; develop and propose recommendations to address findings to HR and business leadership
• Partner with HR leadership to support the development and refinement of compensation strategies, guidelines, and governance practices
• Prepare clear, concise compensation reports, dashboards, and presentations for HR leadership and executive audiences
• Support and evaluate compensation-related requests including new hire offers, promotions, adjustments, and retention scenarios by providing market-based recommendations; identify trends and review with HR leadership
• Maintain and enhance Workday compensation system optimization through tools, templates, and models to improve consistency, efficiency, and decision-making
• Ensure compensation practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including pay transparency requirements, salary wage threshold and minimum wage laws, and overtime laws and regulations
• Collaborate with HR team members and people managers to train and coach on compensation programs, salary decisions, and market data in a clear and practical manner
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compensation data accuracy, compliance adherence and equitable practices are maintained
• Identify opportunities to improve compensation processes and workflows, make recommendations, and implement enhancements

What We're Looking For:

• Experience:
  • 5+ years of progressive compensation experience
  • Experience with compensation benchmarking and administration, conducting compensation/market studies, and supporting annual adjustments/bonus cycles
  • CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) coursework or certification is a plus
  • Degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field - an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Skills:
  • Analytical and detail-oriented
  • Ability to influence leadership and advise using data and market-driven findings
  • Organized with excellent problem-solving skills
  • Ability to translate complex data and recommendations into clear, business insights
  • Self-starter with a strong work ethic
  • Desire to produce high-quality work
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High level of confidentiality and discretion
• Technology:

• • Advanced proficiency in Excel (i.e. data modeling, pivot tables, lookups)
  • Hands-on experience working with HCM compensation management tools; Workday experience is strongly preferred (i.e. merit cycles, compensation plans, reporting, analyses)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire
• Additional Requirements:
  • Must be able to work from our office in Des Moines, IA - upon successful training, the ability to work remote 2 days per week may be available

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-basedsubsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicablestate and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.Click hereto review our Privacy Notice.

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