Compensation Analyst, HR​/Recruitment

Responsibilities

As a Compensation Analyst, you will be a key member of the Compensation team reporting to the Manager, Compensation Programs. In this role, you will help to advance our compensation philosophy by being a critical advisor and support to our business leaders. Your role will support the design, administration, and continuous improvement of the company's compensation programs by ensuring pay practices are competitive, equitable, and compliant.

This role provides market pricing, data analysis, and program support across base pay and incentive programs.

• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking using salary surveys; analyze data and provide pay recommendations.
• Support administration of company wide compensation programs, including base pay, annual merit, short‑ and long‑term incentives, gainshare program, retention, sign‑on, and relocation programs.
• Provide consultative support to HR and business leaders on promotions, off‑cycle increases, job evaluations, and other pay‑related decisions including ad hoc requests.
• Participate in annual compensation processes including merit planning, incentive calculations, and salary updates.
• Submit job matches and manage annual salary survey participation, ensuring alignment with internal job architecture and leveling; serve as liaison with survey vendors and external partners.
• Prepare compensation analyses, reporting, and modeling to support business decisions.
• Maintain compensation documentation and governance practices; support audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal processes.
• Support compensation‑related projects and system enhancements as needed.
• Maintain internal HR Case Management ticket system and Compensation Inbox providing initial support and market pricing in a consultative and timely manner.
• Create materials, develop training, and conduct meetings to effectively communicate compensation programs and practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, human resources or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years experience in human resources with 1‑3 years experience compensation analysis preferably within a Center of Excellence team, with responsibility for pay equity analysis, salary studies, salary survey participation, and compensation recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced Excel skill (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• 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.
• Experience with Dayforce or other human capital management (HCM) software.
• Global compensation experience (Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica) a plus.

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.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $80,000 – $100,000 + 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.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,…