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Who we are
SeekWell is the parent company of 1-800 Contacts, Luna, and The Framery. Our goal is to make it simpler, easier, and more accessible for people to get the vision care they need. We maintain the legendary, award-winning culture 1-800 Contacts started almost 30 years ago and continue to develop innovative, pioneering products and businesses that make consumers cheer. We’re owned by KKR – one of the world’s largest and most successful private equity investment companies. We’ve built an excellent company and changed an industry by putting the customer first, always. The best is yet to come!
Why you want this jobThe Compensation Analyst provides compensation administration, analysis, and pay structure insights to ensure the company is driven and equitable in its compensation policies, practices, and pay plans.
What you’ll do- Conducts market analysis to determine competitive positioning of all jobs and prepares reports of employee information relative to market data
- Conducts internal equity analysis to provide salary recommendations for job postings, new hire offers, and internal pay adjustments, as requested
- Uses market intelligence to determine appropriate compensation structure for each position
- Provides insight into identifiable trends for different compensation programs; makes recommendations for alignment when needed
- Administers the annual merit review process, including communication, data validation, system setup, and reporting
- Partners with HR Business Partners to implement changes or corrections to employee status or job when necessary
- Analyzes compensation programs and makes recommendations for improvements
- Assesses jobs and respective duties to determine classification in accordance with FLSA Guidelines ensuring all employees are classified appropriately
- Participates in educating employees and leaders on internal compensation philosophy and practices
- Provides data input to annual salary and benefits surveys
- Analyze employee benefits programs (e.g., health, dental, retirement) to assess competitiveness, cost-effectiveness, and utilization trends. Provide data-driven recommendations for program enhancements or redesigns
- Participates in compensation and benefits related initiatives or projects
- Helps develop project plans, including tools, schedule, breakthroughs, and deliverables
- Interprets market data in relation to company positions and organizational structure
- Audits compensation related data in HRIS to ensure data integrity
- Documents and corrects issues when identified
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- 3-5 years experience in the Human Resources field with proven understanding of compensation practices and laws
- 3-5 years experience compiling, analyzing, and interpreting data using spreadsheets such as Excel (Must know how to create and use v-lookups, pivot tables, and other similar formulas)
- Strong decision-making and organizational skills, with the ability to optimize the use of all available resources and deliver on multiple priorities
- Attention to detail and delivers accurate data
- Ability to work independently and direct own work by figuring out short and long term objectives
- Excellent analytical thinking and mathematical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal and presentation skills
- Outstanding teammate with the integrity to earn the confidence of colleagues quickly
- Commitment to keep confidential information secure and limited to the intended audience
- Human Resources or Compensation certification (preferred)
- Experience participating in and using salary survey data such as Radford, Mercer, or others (preferred)
- Experience using HRIS reporting tools to build standard and custom reports (preferred)
- Free eye exams for your entire family
- Deep discounts on lenses, glasses, and other services
- Amazing healthcare coverage
- 401(k) match
- Flexible PTO
- Tuition reimbursement program
- In-house restaurant with highly discounted meals (Steak dinner under $6)
- Free snacks, ice cream, and drinks every day
- Full onsite gym
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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