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EMC Insurance Companies · 20 hours ago

Senior Compensation Analyst

Des Moines- Corporate Office

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$79K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

EMC Insurance Companies is focused on collaboration and making a positive impact. They are seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to lead compensation processes, support incentive programs, and provide consulting to departments while ensuring compliance with compensation laws and regulations.

Financial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Leads annual merit and off-cycle compensation processes, including data validation, testing and reporting

Supports full life cycle incentive and recognition programs

Proactively meets with leaders and HRBPs to understand workforce plans, talent needs, and financial constraints for assigned business units

Presents recommendations with clear trade‑offs, ROI, and risk/compliance considerations

Monitors outcomes and feedback; iterates programs and guidelines to improve fairness, competitiveness, and simplicity

Conducts market pricing and program prevalence analysis of base pay, incentive, recognition and other programs

Performs analysis and maintenance of salary structures and geographic pay zones

Designs and delivers compensation education for HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, and people leaders on compensation principles, program changes, and market trends

Develops and supports manager toolkits and communication materials for total rewards

Leads complex compensation projects, performs detailed analysis, and presents recommendations

Provides compensation consulting for assigned departments (director level and below)

Leads the creation, revision, and governance of job descriptions to ensure strong job architecture

Guides job evaluations, communications evaluation outcomes, and provides recommendations on pay implications

Configures and maintains MarketPay and Workday compensation modules. Identifies opportunities for automation and process improvement

Ensures compliance with compensation laws, regulations, and internal controls, including FLSA exemption analysis and pay transparency requirements

Performs pay equity analysis as applicable

Qualification

Compensation analysisMarket pricingWorkday compensationAdvanced ExcelCompensation complianceAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent relevant work experience

Five years of experience in compensation or related experience

Excellent knowledge of compensation terminology, market pricing, and compensation compliance

Strong knowledge of compensation management in HRIS, preferably Workday

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to elicit relevant information and make recommendations

Advanced Excel skills; experience with MarketPay and Workday a plus

Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Collaborative mindset with strong business acumen

Preferred

Experience in the insurance industry

Company

EMC Insurance Companies

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EMC Insurance is a top insurer based on net written premium, and we have more than 2,200 employees.

Founded in 1911

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.emcins.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

unknown

1982-02-12IPO

Leadership Team

Matthew Spackman

SVP-Chief Human Resources Officer

Philip Lucca

Retired

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