Compensation Analyst

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.

Human Resources is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining AARP enterprise-wide human resource strategies, initiatives, policies, procedures and related systems. This includes employee compensation and benefits, organization design and integration, talent acquisition, talent development and employee relations.

• Administers the organization’s compensation programs in accordance with established practices, ensuring employees receive fair and appropriate compensation for their position. Serves as a resource to managers on a variety of projects and compensation-related issues.
• Reviews and creates job descriptions based on skills and capabilities. Assist with database management for tracking and updating new or existing descriptions.
• Assists with the administration of the annual merit and incentive process through testing, checking/ensuring data accuracy, adhering to deadlines, and working with management and colleagues to provide necessary guidance and information throughout the process.
• Participates in external salary surveys help ensure competitive pay practices.
• Uses technology to update survey data for current benchmarks and positions that have been previously priced.
• Ensures that the organization complies with changing state and federal laws and regulations.
• Participates in cross functional HR working groups and provides support for special projects, reports, and studies covering a range of compensation initiatives. Analyzes and interprets results and presents findings in a concise format.
• Assists with the administration of rewards and recognition program.

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, with 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, compensation administration, HR operations, or a related area.
• Ability to analyze compensation and workforce data, identify trends, and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience using formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis tools to organize, analyze, and validate compensation data.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively while managing multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with Human Resources Business Partners, managers, and other stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting compensation programs and processes, including base pay, incentive compensation, merit planning, job evaluations, and/or rewards and recognition programs.
• Knowledge of compensation practices and applicable federal and state employment regulation.

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.