Compensation Analyst
Overview:
Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world!Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be the leading small business insurance provider nationwide.
Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values: accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!
Benefits:
We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to maintain a work environment that is welcoming and enriching for all. You’ll be surprised by all we have to offer!- Competitive compensation
- Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
- 401K retirement plan with company match
- Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 ½ paid holidays
- Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
- Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
- Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
- Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
- And much more!
Responsibilities:
The Compensation Analyst will focus on planning, administration and implementation of job evaluation and wage and salary programs and will assist with payroll processing. This position maybe be based out of Wilkes-Barre, PA, Philadelphia, PA, or Parsippany NJ.
- Research compensation policies and plans to ensure the organization’s offerings are current, cost effective, and competitive
- Use data and cost analyses to compare compensation plans
- Evaluate position descriptions to determine a person’s classification and salary
- Conduct market survey research to determine compensation trends and engage in equity studies.
- Collaborates with Head of HR and department supervisors to perform Job Evaluations
- Design and prepare reports summarizing research and analysis and present recommendations to Head of HR and executives
- Ensure that the organization’s pay practices comply with federal and state laws and regulations, such as workers’ compensation, minimum wage, overtime, and equal pay laws
- Review, analyze & verify payroll reports & documents for accuracy
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in compensation and payroll processing is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in business or Mathematics preferred
- Experience providing compliance/policy/procedure support in a corporate setting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel is required.
- The successful candidate is expected to work in one of our offices 3 days per week