Sr Compensation Analyst

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We are currently seeking a Sr Compensation Analyst at our corporate headquarters in St. Louis, MO. The Sr Compensation Analyst will assist with the administration and design of the company's compensation programs to support our strategic priorities, including merit planning, bonuses, and equity administration.

• Work with Line Management to build and implement compensation solutions in line with business needs.
• Provide recommendations and solutions covering specific areas of compensation, including salary planning, market analysis, job design, variable pay planning, vendor relationship management, and other services.
• Provide interpretation and counsel to Line Management regarding compensation policies, programs and practices.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders by leveraging strong consulting and negotiation skills to influence compensation decisions and drive alignment with business objectives.
• Build and maintain effective relationships across departments to ensure successful implementation of compensation strategies.
• Conduct analysis of jobs to evaluate and recommend adjustments required to maintain internal equity, external competitiveness, and legal compliance of the organization's pay practices while maintaining optimal data integrity.
• Calculate metric-based incentive payments for salaried employees, communicate results, distribute statements and provide timely reporting.
• Conduct reviews of job levels, assess, and make determinations regarding requests for new job titles, and update job descriptions in conjunction with HR and management.
• Facilitate the annual company-wide merit process.
• Partner with Finance and accounting to ensure incentive plan accruals are accurate, updated quarterly/monthly, and reconciled in accordance with established procedures.
• Proactively monitor, analyze and share findings of current market and regulatory trends related to compensation.
• Run monthly and quarterly compensation metrics for management reporting purposes.

This is a full-time role working Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm CST. Peabody offers flexible work policies, including hybrid office/home working arrangements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or a related field required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience in broad-based compensation, including incentive compensation.
• Experience with market compensation software (e.g., Market Pay, Mercer IPE) - a plus.
• Experience with compensation survey software - a plus.
• Certified Compensation Professional designation - a plus.

• Three to five years of relevant work experience in a corporate environment preferred.
• Knowledge of compensation plan design, including incentive design.
• Strong analytical and math skills.
• Excellent attention to detail to identify incorrect data or information.
• Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information.
• Strong consulting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize work assignments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members and departments.
• Ability to accurately define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions to solve issues.

• Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing.
• Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment.
• Must have the ability to use a computer.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively.
• Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy & steel. We employ approximately 5,500 people across our operations in the United States & Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future.

People are at the core of Peabody's ability to deliver business results & serve our communities. We offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognizes, and develops its employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect and are supported and engaged.

Target salary range for this role is $96,000 - $118,000 plus short-term incentives.

EEO Disclaimer:
Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.