Compensation Analyst, HR​/Recruitment

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Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

The Compensation Analyst supports the design, administration, and analysis of the company's compensation programs, including base salary structures, long-term and short-term incentive plans, and other compensation programs. This role works closely with the Lead Compensation Analyst to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and alignment with business goals. The analyst contributes to recurring processes, data reporting, and preparation of materials for senior leadership and the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.

Assignments are project-oriented. The work requires flexibility; the ability to work under pressure, independently, and manage multiple tasks concurrently.

• Support administration of base salary programs, including job evaluations, market pricing, and salary structure maintenance.
• Assist in the design, tracking, and analysis of short-term incentive (STI), long-term incentive (LTI), and other compensation programs.
• Support administration of the Fixed and Variable Vehicle Program (FAVR).
• Support administration of the Relocation Program.
• Assist in preparing compensation materials for the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Finance, and Talent Acquisition to provide support.
• Support the HR Shared Service Center.
• Support ad hoc compensation projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help ensure compliance with internal policies, pay governance standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and data presentation skills.
• High degree of integrity and discretion with sensitive compensation data.

Communication - Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, while actively listening and adapting the message to the audience.

Team Player - Works cooperatively and effectively with team members to achieve shared goals, willingly assisting others and fostering a positive and productive team environment.

Analytical Thinking - Ability to break down complex problems, situations, in order to understand underlying patterns, identify key issues; examine information logically, question assumptions, and draw conclusions based on evidence.

Problem Solving - Identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands‑on skills. Finds practical solutions, implements fixes, and adapts to unexpected challenges.

Initiative and Self‑Motivation - Ability to take proactive steps, anticipate needs, and act without needing constant direction or supervision; drives to pursue goals, generates ideas, and seeks opportunities for improvement or innovation without waiting for external prompts.

• Education - Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience - Compensation consulting or administration, finance or HR.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Fluent in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data; extracting details from regulatory and legal documents; drawing conclusions and making recommendations based on facts and/or ambiguous information; and effectively and accurately communicating (orally and in writing) findings and recommendations.
• Ability to develop and use…