Compensation Analyst

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.  Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• The opportunity to own and shape the job evaluation and job architecture framework for a large, complex North American business
• A visible, impactful role partnering with HR, Compensation leadership, and business leaders across the organization
• Exposure to strategic compensation initiatives, including pay equity, market benchmarking, and incentive programs
• A collaborative, professional HR environment that values data‑driven decision‑making and continuous improvement
• A hybrid/flexible work schedule based out of the ENA Business Unit Headquarters in Rosemont, IL
• Competitive compensation and benefits within a global manufacturing organization committed to fairness, compliance, and internal equity

Job Summary:

The Compensation Analyst plays a critical role in supporting fair, competitive, and compliant pay practices at Hydro Extrusion North America (ENA). This position owns the end‑to‑end job evaluation and job architecture assignment process, ensuring roles are consistently evaluated to support internal equity and market alignment.

As a subject‑matter expert in Mercer’s International Position Evaluation (IPE) methodology, the Compensation Analyst partners closely with HR and business leaders to evaluate new and evolving roles, maintain job structures, and support sound compensation decisions. This role is not a systems, HRIS, or IT analyst position; it is focused on compensation analysis, job evaluation governance, and advisory support.

Based at ENA’s Business Unit Headquarters in Rosemont, IL, this role offers a hybrid/flexible work schedule and contributes to pay equity analysis, market benchmarking, annual merit and incentive review cycles, regulatory compliance, and strategic compensation initiatives—while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of compensation data.

What you will be doing

• Own and administer the end‑to‑end job evaluation and job architecture process using Mercer’s International Position Evaluation (IPE) methodology
• Serve as the primary subject‑matter expert for job evaluation, advising HR partners and business leaders on role design, leveling, and internal alignment
• Evaluate new, evolving, and redesigned roles and ensure consistent application of job architecture standards
• Maintain job evaluation guidelines, documentation, and governance to ensure consistency, transparency, and audit readiness
• Support compensation actions including promotions, transfers, and organizational changes
• Administer and support the annual merit and short‑term incentive review processes
• Conduct market benchmarking and salary survey participation to support competitive pay decisions
• Analyze pay equity trends, perform FLSA testing, and support compensation compliance initiatives
• Maintain accurate compensation data and records within HR systems and reporting tools
• Contribute to strategic compensation projects and continuous improvement of compensation practices

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of experience in a compensation or job evaluation role, with demonstrated analytical capability
• A solid understanding of compensation structures, job architecture, market pricing, and pay equity principles
• Experience supporting merit and incentive review cycles, salary surveys, and benchmarking activities
• Familiarity with FLSA classification and compensation compliance requirements
• Strong analytical, documentation, and data interpretation skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with HR partners, managers, and business leaders
• Comfort serving as a trusted advisor and subject‑matter expert, balancing consistency with business needs
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS systems, and compensation tools (SAP SuccessFactors, UKG, Mercer WIN preferred)

 

 Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• HR or compensation certification (SHRM‑CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, CCP)
• Working knowledge of job evaluation methodologies (Mercer IPE experience strongly preferred)

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recruiting.north.america@hydro.com