Compensation Analyst

Compensation Analyst - ( )DescriptionOrganizational InformationAt Pearson, we're committed to a world that's always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who push the boundaries of technology. We create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations. Within the Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) division we have reimagined K-12 education through our virtual school and curriculum offerings. Our schools, Connections Academy and Pearson Online Academy, provide a best-in-class online learning environment for K-12 students to acquire the skills and confidence they need to adapt and thrive in a changing world. We also support school districts with curriculum, teachers, and technology as they make the shift to online. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced significant disruption and transformation to the K-12 learning market. And as a result, our category has seen explosive growth and our business has experienced enormous increases in awareness and enrollments. This presents an incredible opportunity for our team to chart a ground-breaking path through this shifting environment to achieve continued success.Purpose SummaryThe Compensation Specialist will oversee the compensation program for all schools and customer groups. This will include the management of the annual merit and promotion process, annual bonus process, pay structures for all roles and salary analysis for all schools, states and roles.Core Tasks and Responsibilities Collaborate with HR Partners and Talent Acquisition to enhance compensation policies and procedures; Conduct thorough annual market research on compensation for schools to include legislative mandates and market trends, prepare analysis, and make recommendations to the business; Ensure accurate administration of the annual merit increase and bonus incentive processes; Using internal and external data points, make annual recommendations to customer and Finance regarding the annual merit process; Create innovative compensation strategies that balance the needs of the customer with the customer's budget; Manage salary ranges for each position and manage tools to facilitate HR Partners and Talent Acquisition in calculating offers of employment; Calculate salary offers as needed; Research jobs and provide analysis on newly created positions along with the development and documentation for all job descriptions, ensuring compliance and consistency; Research, analyze and measure compensation programs to ensure competitive pay practices; Ensure the offered compensation programs enhance our customer's ability to attract and retain talent; Participate in benefits and compensation surveys. Research and analyze published surveys to gather data on benefit plans and compensation levels and determine organization's competitive position; Analyze employee survey results as they relate to compensation and benefits. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.QualificationsRequired Skills, Experience, and Competencies Four year college degree Three or more years of compensation experience Excellent software skills, especially with Microsoft Office, Google Sheets Highly detail-oriented and analytical Commitment to customer service and ability to work in team-oriented environment Familiarity in the education industry is a plus anticipated starting salary range for Colorado-based expressing interest in this position is $50K - $60K. This position is eligible to participate in an a sales incentive plan.Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: Location : US-RE-RemoteWork Locations :US-RemoteRemoteJob : Human ResourcesOrganization : North America ConnectionsEmployee Status : Regular EmployeeJob Type : StandardJob Level : Individual ContributorShift : Day JobTravel : NoJob Posting : Sep 13, 2021Job Unposting : OngoingSchedule: : Full-time RegularReq ID: