Sr Compensation Analyst

Job Description

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

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Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

Metra's Human Resources Department is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. We foster a culture of fairness, trust, and mutual respect by promoting employee engagement, wellness, and professional growth. Through equitable compensation, flexible benefits, and compliance with employment laws, we empower employees to thrive and contribute meaningfully to Metra's mission.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Compensation the Senior Compensation Analyst is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating compensation programs that contribute to the agency's ability to attract, retain, and engage qualified employees as part of the overall business strategy.

The primary duties include: Analyze new and existing jobs using market data, established procedures, and internal equity to remain competitive and meet ever changing organizational and market dynamics. Design and conduct compensation surveys, analyze survey data, and make recommendations to maintain market competitiveness. Evaluate employee and applicant education and experience and recommend salaries for new hires, promotions, and other job changes. Work with managers to draft and update job descriptions; research jobs to ensure appropriateness of duties, qualifications, knowledge, abilities, and skills; and maintain the job description library. Analyze compensation data and produce reports to support compensation programs including the annual merit budget, salary structure management, and compensation projects. Coordinate team's day-to-day activities, assign tasks/projects and monitor performance, and provide guidance and training, but is not a supervisor. Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• In addition to #1, must have five (5) years of experience in compensation, human resources, or finance.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state labor laws, regulations, and guidelines affecting compensation practices, i.e., Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA), and American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Considerable knowledge of salary planning tools and methods, job evaluation techniques, and market survey analysis.
• Considerable knowledge of compensation practices and principles.
• Intermediate skills utilizing Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or similar business applications.
• Familiar with the functions and utilization of the HRIS.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact and collaborate with all staff levels internal and external to the department and agency.
• Strong quantitative reasoning, mathematical aptitude, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to take initiative, be flexible, and prioritize and manage assignments.
• Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree
• HRIS experience.

Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees' use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

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Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.