Compensation Specialist

• Maintain and update salary structures and job architecture using market data and internal job analysis, in alignment with established compensation strategy.
• Price new and revised positions and recommend salary ranges for review and approval.
• Conduct internal equity and market competitiveness analyses and provide recommendations to the Senior Manager of Compensation.
• Provide compensation survey data and benchmarking analysis.

• Administer annual compensation cycles, including salary reviews, incentive and bonus programs, ensuring accurate calculations and documentation.
• Prepare and deliver Total Reward Statements to employees during annual review cycles.
• Compile data and analysis to support total rewards planning and program evaluations.

• Ensure data integrity across compensation systems and HRIS platforms.
• Prepare and validate compensation data for finance, budgeting, and payroll processes.
• Prepare compensation data for regulatory reporting, including EEOC, Affirmative Action, and California Pay Data reporting.

• Analyze compensation impacts related to acquisitions and prepare integration recommendations.

• Serve as a point of contact for HRBPs and/or managers regarding compensation questions, escalating complex or policy-driven issues as appropriate.
• Provide cross-functional support and serve as back-up to other Total Rewards team members.

• Support audits and compliance activities by preparing required documentation and data.
• Perform time off reconciliation in coordination with payroll and HR teams to ensure accurate accruals and payouts.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational needs.

• Solid understanding of compensation principles, job evaluation, and market pricing methodologies
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Working knowledge of compensation-related regulations and reporting requirements, with the ability to apply established policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to explain compensation concepts clearly
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
• Ability to adapt to regulatory and business changes in a fast-paced environment

• 5+ years of experience in compensation analysis or total rewards support
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
• Experience working in a complex, multi-location organization within the United States

• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; ADP a plus
• Union compensation experience
• Exposure to U.S. and Canadian compensation practices
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Must be able to communicate effectively, (i.e., see, hear, speak, and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

Company Info:

Paladin Technologies is a premier North American complex systems integrator for building technology solutions, including IP security, alarms & monitoring, audio visual, low-voltage infrastructure, and networking. As a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of communication and digital networks, Paladin can meet the needs of clients on a national scale, while providing local support. Our team is the best in the industry, with manufacturer trained technicians, PMP-certified project managers, CTS- and RCDD-certified design engineers, coordinators, and administrative resources.

Paladin has offices coast to coast across the United States and Canada, and nearly 1,700 talented and committed professionals dedicated to custom-crafting and installing technology solutions for clients requiring Integrated Security, Network Infrastructure, Audio Visual, Fiber Optics/OSP, Structured Cabling, and more. We are always at the forefront of the changing technology landscape, and through continued training, complex client projects, and company support, we provide our colleagues with exciting challenges and a rewarding career as Paladin continues to grow.

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability & veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email or call 1-855-296-3199 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.