Argonne National Laboratory

Lead Compensation Analyst

Argonne National Laboratory$95K — $148K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
  • Minimum of 10 years in progressive compensation roles
  • Deep understanding of compensation principles and trends
  • Strong quantitative and statistical data analysis skills
  • Proficient in compensation management software and HRMS systems
  • Well-versed in compensation laws and regulations
  • Excellent project management and consulting capabilities with strong relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

  • Evolve and design broad-based compensation programs
  • Prepare materials for senior leadership including board presentations and compensation analyses
  • Consult with leadership on compensation issues, analyzing trends and developing insightful solutions
  • Align compensation strategies with overall business objectives
  • Implement communication strategies for compensation programs
  • Manage high-visibility employee reward programs to enhance morale
  • Analyze and recommend improvements for existing compensation policies and programs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Support for continued professional development
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Engagement in meaningful projects that make an impact
  • Opportunities to collaborate with senior leadership
Full Job Description
Responsible for evolving compensation practices and designing and developing broad-based compensation programs, leading and working special projects, providing consultative guidance to human resources business partners and laboratory leadership, delivering clear and consistent communications and education to key stakeholder groups and handles other work items as needed. Utilize technical expertise in implementing compensation strategy, project management, and process improvement, to deliver innovative reward programs and solutions and drive sound compensation decisions. Responsible for performing a variety of complex activities including:
  • Prepare high level materials and compensation solutions for senior leadership including: board materials, executive compensation analysis, bonus plans and other various presentations.
  • Consultant with leadership and human resource partners on compensation issues to understand issues, analyze trends, develop solutions and add new insight to drive sound compensation decisions;
  • Contribute expertise to ensure overall alignment of compensation with business strategy and objectives
  • Implement compensation programs and communications to support future initiatives and current state
  • Manage highly visible programs coordinating with senior leadership that reward and appreciate employees, to boost morale and engagement.
  • Analyze effectiveness of existing compensation programs, policies, and procedures and recommend revisions and new programs consistent with trends and Argonne objectives.


Position Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field and a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the compensation practice.
  • High knowledge of compensation principles, theory, practices and trends.
  • Excellent quantitative and statistical skills with ability to analyze data and tell the story.
  • Excellent analytical, project management, problem resolution and customer service skills.
  • Effective consulting capabilities, with strong relationship building skills, and interpersonal and communications (both written and verbal) skills.
  • Experience with compensation management software and HRMS systems
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Able to apply excellent business acumen and collaborative skills when resolving problems.
  • Must be well versed in state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the compensation practice such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.


Job Family
Professional Administrative (PA)

Job Profile
Compensation 4

Worker Type
Regular

Time Type
Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $95,250.00 - $148,590.00.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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About Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory is a science and engineering research national laboratory operated by the University of Chicago Argonne LLC for the United States Department of Energy. It is located in Lemont, Illinois, outside of Chicago. Argonne conducts research in a variety of fields, including energy, environment, national security, and technology. The laboratory was founded in 1946 as part of the Manhattan Project and has since become one of the largest science and engineering research laboratories in the United States.
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