Compensation Analyst

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Compensation Analyst to join the Employee Experience division. At OUC, we don't just work - we're building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to support the design, analysis, and administration of compensation programs that align with our overall strategy and philosophy. In this role, you'll ensure our pay practices are competitive and aligned with both internal frameworks and regulatory guidelines.

OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida, committed to innovation, sustainability, and our community. OUC's mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable, reliable services and solutions.

OUC's mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable, reliable services and solutions. Click here to learn more about what we do.

This role requires:

• A strong foundation in compensation strategy and program design, with a passion for data-driven pay practices
• Proven experience writing, editing, and consulting on job descriptions across a range of roles and levels
• Experience performing salary offer analysis for new hires, promotions, and other pay adjustments.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights
• In-depth knowledge of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and other relevant compensation-related laws
• Experience supporting compensation cycles such as annual merit reviews and incentive/spot award programs
• Working knowledge of compensation surveys, market pricing tools, and job leveling methodologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to advise stakeholders at all levels
• A continuous improvement mindset and a strong sense of urgency, accuracy, and accountability
• Experience working with HR systems (HRIS, ATS, ERP) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, modeling)

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of HR compensation experience, including:

• Designing, analyzing, and implementing employee compensation structures and strategies
• Using analytical tools and techniques for compensation reporting and decision-making

• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local compensation laws and the FLSA
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Experience writing and editing job descriptions (highly preferred)
• Experience in a public organization or large enterprise (preferred)
• Compensation or HR certification (e.g., CCP, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) is a plus

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes to cite a few:

• Competitive compensation
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
• OUC's Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully-funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities
• Wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities
• Access to family-oriented recreational areas
• Paid Conference and Training Opportunities
• Free downtown parking
• Hybrid work schedule

Click here to view our Benefits Summary.

Salary Range: $77,271.05 - $96,587.94 (commensurate on experience)

LOCATION: Reliable Plaza: 100 W. Anderson St. Orlando, FL 32801

Please see below a complete Job description for this position.

The Compensation Analyst will support the design, analysis, and administration of various employee compensation programs that enhance the strategies for recruitment and retention of top talent through compensation analysis, market pricing, job evaluation, and job description development. Supports the consistent and compliant application of OUC's compensation practices in alignment with the overall compensation philosophy.

Primary Functions:

• Analyze and coordinate the implementation and maintenance of OUC's compensation programs, to include internal/external compensation review, market survey participation, job evaluation, benchmarking and placements; job design and leveling.
• Write, edit and review job descriptions ensuring accurate depiction of work being performed, alignment across OUC, and compliance with related regulations and policies.
• Participate in job pricing and formulation of recommendations for pay grade placement.
• Provide consultation to managers and supervisors on job market pricing and integration into the current compensation structure.
• Engage in salary offer analyses to ensure consistency and alignment in placements of new and current employees. Provide guidance and consultation to Talent Acquisition and various Business Units regarding salary determination process and rationale behind placements for new hires, promotions, transfers, etc.
• Performs compensation-related data analytics, research and process audits to optimize business processes, ensure consistency, and validate data.
• Support the job and position control functions, including job analysis, pay structure design, pay grade analysis and placements, position leveling and publication of salary schedules.
• Participate in the analysis and implementation of the annual merit process and spot award programs, creating and maintaining data files, preparing reports and analysis, validating data and providing payout information to appropriate departments.
• Review and maintain compensation reports utilized throughout the organization; manages the maintenance of salary schedules, job codes, titles and pay grades.
• Triage and manage all compensation related inquiries and concerns to ensure quick, fair, and collaborative resolution; Escalates to department leadership as appropriate.
• Assist with cost analysis of compensation programs, to present costs and budget impacts of compensation decisions. This includes analyzing, testing the integrity of programs and preparing required costing spreadsheets and exhibits as needed.
• Support the administration of compensation related training programs and communications associated with change management.
• Participate in process improvement audits and initiatives to streamline operations, improve the use of technology, and improve benchmarking and accountability; reduce redundancies and improve quality, accuracy and timeliness of information processing; recommend and implement programs to increase both operational effectiveness and efficiencies;
• Identify, research, and implement requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and other regulations related to compensation; ensures processes and recommendations are in compliance with federal, state and local laws and internal audit requirements;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of:
  • Compensation structures and methodologies;
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA);
  • Federal, State, and local employment, compensation laws;
  • Software Applications (HR Information Systems, Enterprise resource planning ERP software, ATS);
• Familiarity with all, but not limited to the following:
  • Related industry, organizational and departmental policies, practices and procedures; legal guidelines, ordinances and laws;
  • Familiarity with compensation surveys and pricing tools;
  • Salary, hourly, and executive pay methodology and implementation;
  • Short-term incentive program administration;
  • Compensation and pay related tables, data structure in HRIS;
  • Compensation data analysis and metrics;
• Demonstrated application of the following skills:
  • Strong understanding of compensation practices, program design and best practices;
  • Excellent writing, editing and proofing skills;
  • Advanced analytical skills, with a track record of identifying issues and formulating solutions, and managing a variety of concrete variables where only limited standardization exists;
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization through excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Compile and report on both quantitative and qualitative data;
  • Assess business and financial impact of compensation recommendations and decisions;
  • Maintain a sense of urgency and execute quickly and efficiently; Strong internal control; orientation - ability to design, execute and monitor controls over compensation functions;
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, complete thorough follow ups and self-audit work;
  • Exercise judgment and discretion in the support, implementation, and administration of compensation programs;
  • Work in a team-oriented environment and provide support to the department through a strong work ethic, sense of commitment and a strong desire to succeed;
  • Excellent consultation skills and the ability to research information and provide quality fact based advice;
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to assess the big picture;
  • Demonstrated track record for successfully setting and achieving goals, identifying opportunities, and driving process improvement;
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Excel.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, Human Resources or related field from a publicly accredited college or university;
• Minimum of three (3) years of HR compensation experience to include:
  • Design, analysis, and implementation of employee compensation structures, programs, and strategies;
  • Experience with analytical and quantitative tools used for compensation administration and reporting;
• Experience writing, editing and consulting on job descriptions (preferred).
• Public organization experience (preferred).
• SHRM or HRCI Certified Professional (SPHR/PHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), or similar HR certification (preferred).

This job is absent of disagreeable working conditions. This job is performed in an office work environment.

This job consists of sitting, speaking, hearing, reading, typing, writing, and detailed inspection. This job may consist of reaching overhead, standing, and walking.

OUC-The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.

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