Sr Compensation Analyst

In search of that unique job where art meets science, gives you the opportunity to experiment and create, and affords you a platform to present your communication skills.? Then join Metra's HR team as a Senior Compensation Analyst. This coveted position allows you to use Excel proficiencies to create pivot tables, model data, and analyze cost scenarios; provides a platform to exhibit verbal and written abilities through the drafting of detailed job descriptions, compensation recommendations, and explanations of compensation recommendations, practices and processes: and employs your research skills to discover current trends in compensation, conduct surveys with other compensation professionals, and access real-time market data in recommending employee pay, salary structure adjustments, annual increases, and compensation practices.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Compensation, the Senior Compensation Analyst plays a key role in developing, implementing, and assessing compensation programs that support Metra's ability to attract, retain, and engage top talent in alignment with the organization's business strategy.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct job analyses using market data, internal equity, and industry benchmarks to ensure competitive compensation.
• Design and administer compensation surveys, analyze results, and provide recommendations to maintain market competitiveness.
• Assess employee and applicant qualifications to recommend appropriate salaries for hires, promotions, and job changes.
• Partner with managers to draft and update job descriptions, ensuring accuracy in duties, qualifications, and required skills.
• Analyze compensation data and generate reports supporting initiatives such as the annual merit budget, salary structure management, and special compensation projects.
• Promote and uphold safe work practices within the organization.
• Perform additional related duties as needed.

About Metra's Human Resources Department:

Metra HR is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce, fostering professional development, ensuring fair and competitive compensation, and maintaining compliance with employment laws and best practices. The department is committed to creating a workplace built on trust, respect, and collaboration.

Compensation:
Final salary is based on qualifications. Candidates with eight or more years of required experience may receive offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges to highlight potential career growth.

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Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

Metra's Human Resources Department's mission is to recruit and retain qualified employees in a diverse workforce; treat all employees fairly; facilitate training and professional development for career growth; effectively manage and administer compensation; negotiate and administer flexible benefit programs that provide quality and value; administer medical leaves and related services; promote wellness; provide confidential and efficient records administration; ensure that Metra's policies and procedures comply with all laws governing employment, benefits and other ancillary services; and foster an environment of trust and mutual respect with employees as well as internal and external partners.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

Required:

1. Bachelor's degree, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to four (4) years in Human Resources.
2. Five (5) years of compensation experience.
3. Strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws (EEO, FLSA, ADA) and compensation regulations.
4. Expertise in salary planning, job evaluation, and market analysis.
5. Strong analytical, quantitative, organizational, and communication skills.
6. Experience collaborating across all levels of an organization.
7. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
8. Ability to prioritize, manage assignments, and handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred:

1. Experience working with HRIS systems.

Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees' use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

Metra is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to RAC@Metrarr.com.

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.