At REI, we love to get outside and play, and we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. We stand behind all our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we design our own line of award-winning REI brand gear and clothing. Whether you‘re new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we gladly share our enthusiasm for our products-and the trails, slopes and waterways where we play.

Each year, REI donates millions of dollars to support conservation efforts nationwide, and sends scores of volunteers to build trails, clean up beaches, and teach outdoor ethics to kids. Through responsible business practices, we strive to reduce our environmental footprint.

• Company:
  Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI)
• Location:
  Kent, WA 98030
• Job Category:
  Human Resources
• Industry:
  Retail
• Status:
  Full Time, Employee
• Career Level:
  Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)

• Contact Name:
  Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI)
• Contact Address:
  Kent, WA 98030
• Reference ID:
  184MON

Is it important to feel good about where you work? We think so. At REI, we have a workplace where you can be yourself, be heard and be respected while having a job that challenges you; at a company that places a high value on work/ life balance. It's for good reason we have been recognized year after year as one of Fortune Magazines "100 Best"!

We are currently seeking a Compensation Analyst who will be able to provide in-depth analysis of REI's pay and performance appraisal programs. The role will also research and analyze labor market prices and trends for salaried, hourly, middle and top management positions. As a consultant to the business you will recommend pay solutions that ensure REI pay remains competitive.



Responsibilities

* Administer compensation programs to include: job analysis and evaluation, market pricing of jobs, annual pay study review processes, incentive pay and recognition plans.

* Partners with HR Organizational Development to create job descriptions. Conduct job analysis and job evaluations. Market price jobs. Prepare reports and make recommendations to Compensation Team and Human Resources Organization Development Representatives.

* Assists Manager, Compensation with complex and difficult job evaluation issues that have precedent-setting impact

* Formulates recommendations regarding development of company salary structure, FLSA exemptions, job revisions and organizational structures.

* Complete market analysis of benchmark positions and related analysis for pay structure development. Responsible for coordinating and administering base pay programs, including maintaining and updating salary and wage structures.

* Contributes to analyses, assessments, and designs of compensation programs.

* Provides consulting services to HR and lines of business to determine compensation related solutions

* Participate in a variety of approved salary surveys. Determine appropriate job matches and furnish requested information.

* Work with Compensation Team to develop effective compensation practices for individual employees and/or lines of business.

* Provide analytical support on compensation projects such as compensation audits and modeling for incentive plan design.

* Participate in the development and presentation of educational/communication programs to REI employees regarding REI compensation practices and procedures.

* Perform ad hoc projects including research, analysis and reports presenting findings/recommendations to varying levels of management.

Requirements:

* 2+ years demonstrated experience in designing, developing, and deploying company-wide or multiple business line's compensation programs to attract, retain, and engage management and employees in the company.

* 2+ years of demonstrated experience using analytic/statistical techniques to determine and assess medians, and standard deviations, perform trends analysis, and conduct cost forecasting for compensation or reward program's ongoing operation, effectiveness, and enhancement.

* 2+ years of experience using HR databases and an HRIS to support trend reporting requests for employee data, and develop ad hoc reports to support program assessments, utilization counts, and demographic factors affecting programs.

* 2+ years of experience in using data management and reporting tools including Access, Excel, and HRIS report writing facilities provided with company HRIS.

* Proficient computer skills, to include database management, word processing, spreadsheet software, e-mail, and the internet

* Strong analytical, process and business acumen skills

* Handles confidential information effectively and appropriately.

* Knowledge of standard compensation principles and processes

* Knowledge of computerized information systems used in human resources applications

Got the skills and knowledge? Enjoy working on a team where your initiative helps everyone achieve higher goals? If this sounds like your kind of place, come check us out. REI.com/jobs