Under moderate to minimal supervision, to provide analytical and other professional level support to the compensation function. Support management in the design, development, implementation and administration of pay programs including base pay, salary administration, salary surveys, job descriptions and evaluations, salary/market pricing analysis, and incentive programs. This position will be proactively handling day-to-day compensation program administration in conjunction with Compensation Team.

Major Responsibilities:

• Analyzes, documents, and evaluates new and revised jobs to develop job descriptions and recommend appropriate grade level and FLSA status. May use market data and internal comparisons to ensure external competitiveness and internal equity.
• Complete compensation surveys based on established survey schedules to build a survey library; ensure correct job matching and timely participation; coordinate with Payfactors for updates to compensation system.
• Support and maintain existing and future HR systems/technology to increase speed of delivery of HR processes and to facilitate access to HR information
• Assist in the design and development of training and communication materials
• Monitors minimum wage laws in jurisdictions where the company operates the Buying offices and review impact of changes on compensation cost.
• Coordinates efforts and activities with HR Technology, HR Operations, Payroll, Budget and other relevant departments to implement system adjustments, salary structures and resolve individual payroll questions and various other issues as needed.
• Assist in the design and costing of proposed wage progression structures, market-aligned pay ranges and bonus pay plans
• Cross train and learn all activities in order to effectively support the department in the absence of the Compensation Senior Director or other Compensation Analyst/
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc requests related to associate pay programs and other corporate compensation projects

Experience & Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) preferred
• 5 years Compensation experience
• Certified Compensation Professional designation highly preferred
• Experience with Workday and Payfactors preferred.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation strongly preferred
• SHRM preferred
• Strong understanding of compensation practices and trends
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
• Strong aptitude for research, analysis and data management
• Flexible and proactive problem solver adept at achieving results in a team-oriented and collaborative environment, but also able to function effectively working independently
• Ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to explain compensation concepts in a simple and straightforward way to internal customers

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.