We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

Primary Purpose

The Compensation Analyst is responsible for analyzing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s compensation programs. This role involves conducting market research, evaluating job positions, and ensuring that the company’s compensation practices are competitive and compliant with legal requirements.

Major Responsibilities

Conduct market research and analysis to determine competitive compensation practices.

Evaluate jobs and positions to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.

Assist in evaluating and maintaining career/job level architecture and job families.

Assist in the developing and implementing compensation policies and procedures.

Assist in maintaining company short- and long-term incentive programs.

Prepare and present reports on compensation analysis and recommendations.

Collaborate with HR and management to address compensation-related issues.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations.

Participate in salary surveys, analyze survey data to benchmark company positions, and maintain market evaluation datasets.

Support the annual compensation review process, including salary adjustments, bonus, and equity distributions.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field or a related field.

Certification / License

Work Experience

One year of experience in compensation analysis or a related HR role

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Demonstrated critical thinking, research, analytical, and quantitative skills.

Strong attention to detail, ability to draw conclusions, summarize results, and make effective decisions when working with large data sets from multiple sources.

Proficiency in MS Office applications. Highly proficient with Excel.

Demonstrated understanding of the laws and regulations that affect human resources and compensation.

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills necessary to interact with staff at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

Certification / License

Work Experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Experience using HR technology such as Workday, Oracle Cloud HR, or SAP/SuccessFactors.

Experience using compensation administration software such as BetterComp, MarketPay, PayFactors, CompAnalyst, etc.

Experience delivering both compliance-based and consultative compensation solutions to internal clients.

Global compensation experience to include Canada, Mexico, and Europe.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”