Sr Compensation Analyst - job 1 of 2

As a Senior Compensation Analyst, you will be a key member of the Compensation team reporting to the Director, Compensation. In this role, you will help to advance our compensation philosophy by being a critical advisor and support to our business leaders.  You will work with cross-functional partners to drive pay decisions that are externally competitive, internally equitable, and legally compliant. You will also participate in the development and execution of compensation processes and initiatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and administer company-wide compensation programs, including base pay, incentives, and bonus plans, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational policies.
• Lead development and maintain salary structures, job grades, and job evaluation frameworks. Ensure roles are appropriately classified and aligned with internal and external equity standards.
• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking studies to ensure competitiveness of compensation programs. Analyze salary survey data and provide recommendations for adjustments.
• Build and maintain relationships with business leaders in human resources and other departments to ensure effective collaboration and provide ongoing compensation support on off-cycle pay increases, promotional adjustments, and other pay-related changes including ad hoc requests
• Support the design, implementation, and communication of short-term and long-term incentive programs. Analyze plan effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance compensation processes, programs, and tools. Contribute to compensation strategy discussions and initiatives.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and analyses to support leadership decisions. Ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Conduct regular reviews of compensation plans to ensure competitiveness in the market and alignment with industry best practices
• Ensure compensation practices comply with legal regulations, internal policies, and industry standards. Participate in audits and support governance processes.
• Manage and administer the company’s severance program, ensuring compliance with policies, legal requirements, and consistent execution across the organization.
• Manage compensation projects from design to execution, including modeling, project planning, communication, and training. Work collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve objectives
• Serve as a liaison with outside vendors in the management of survey data, consulting projects, and compensation programs
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field required.

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years as a Compensation Analyst, preferably within a Center of Excellence team, with responsibility for pay equity analysis, salary studies, salary survey participation, and compensation recommendations.

• Global experience a plus (Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica) 

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

  • Experience with DayForce or other human capital management (HCM) software.

  • Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.

• HR Expertise: Strong understanding of human resource regulations, compliance, and best practices.

• Business & Analytical Skills: Strong business acumen with critical thinking and analytical ability to evaluate how business decisions impact enterprise outcomes.

• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to build strong partnerships with leaders and colleagues.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000 - $140,000 + bonus + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.)

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? 

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.