Analyst, Compensation

at  Western Union

Analyst, Compensation – Denver, Colorado
Are you ready to enable Sales Organization by providing program support to the Compensation team and our Strategic HR Business Partners? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union as a Candidate Communications & Employer Brand Manager.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides analytical support for the sales compensation program, including data analysis and reporting.
• Receives, researches, and responds to inquiries concerning sales compensation related issues promptly and professionally.
• Participates in a variety of Human Resources and Compensation related analytical projects including the annual sales compensation planning year-end cycle.
• Manages the monthly global sales compensation accrual process.
• Assists with determining the effectiveness of sales compensation components, rules and programs.
• Updates and maintains the global sales compensation administration governance guidelines.
• Assists with job matches and survey data, provides survey industry market/compensation survey submissions as needed in collaboration with the Compensation team.
• Work closely with HRBP and Talent Acquisition teams on proposals for new hire offers, promotions and market adjustments.
• Review survey results and proactively provide the analysis of market trends and recommendations for any changes in our structure or individual adjustments based on the data.
• Attends and participates in onboarding and new hire orientation.
• Collaborates with HR and management to develop and communicate HR policies and procedures.
• Participates in regular market analysis to ensure the competitiveness of the organization’s sales compensation.
• Assists in conducting studies for specific functional areas; analyzes market trends; completes statistical reports and assists in the development of recommendations and action plans designed to attract, retain, and reward employees.
• Work on special projects as assigned.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 2+ years of previous experience in sales compensation design and administration, prior experience in sales operations or sales enablement is a plus.
• Experience with an automated HRIS system, preferably Workday, is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with Salesforce.com
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint) and intermediate skills in Excel
• Proven communication skills including presentation skills, story telling and reporting.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Attention to detail and follow-through skills is a must.
• Strong mathematical, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Sound logic, reasoning skills to identify, develop, and evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• High degree of attention to details while considering the big picture.
• Strong technical aptitude (advance computer skills)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills