Compensation Specialist

Compensation Specialist

Starting Base Salary Range of $70,000 to $85,000 (DOE)

For over 100 years, we've manufactured high-quality products right here in the USA. We still operate out of our Oregon-based factory to this day, producing innovative, battle-proven optics for the world's most relentless hunters, shooters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel. Regardless of the product, whether it's a red dot or a riflescope, we design and manufacture it with one goal in mind-to ensure it performs for life.

At Leupold and Stevens we're American to the Core and passionate about what we do. Product excellence and uncompromising quality are our top priorities. We've built a collaborative, high performance culture where team players with innovative ideas and a sense of urgency thrive.

Our benefits package is amazing:

• affordable health and dental insurance
• a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members
• a generous tuition reimbursement program
• company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account
• profit sharing
• and great product discounts (to name a few)

What You'll Be Doing as a Compensation Specialist:

Provides day to day administration and support of employee compensation, recognition, and reward programs. Participates in the analysis of total rewards data and information and in the development of new programs and processes.

• Researches, analyzes, implements, and recommends changes to compensation programs and policies for base pay, incentive, recognition, and sales compensation. Monitors market trends and evaluates programs' external competitiveness.
• Identifies appropriate compensation surveys, owns the participation and analysis of data. Conducts preliminary job matching, develops reports, and transfers data to surveys. Analyzes Company's compensation position relative to market and recommends adjustments.
• Administers merit pay, spot award, and other recognition programs. Reviews and recommend award approvals, tracks and monitors spending against budget. Recommends improvements to these programs.
• Advises on and develops new job descriptions. Partners with hiring managers to develop compensation offers for new hires and promotions.
• Performs special compensation projects, management studies, and develops recommendations.
• Plans and coordinates annual and ad hoc compensation and recognition program communications.
• Oversees compensation information flow within Workday HRIS. Ensures accuracy of data, identifies discrepancies or problems, researches solutions, monitors workflows. Provides Workday training and support to others as needed.
• Evaluates jobs and determines proper placement in job structure. Manages job description inventory.
• Stays on top of new and existing regulation as it applies to compensation and recognition and recommends appropriate actions.
• Identifies and recommends process improvements to streamline related workflow.
• Supports total rewards function and company communications as needed.

Skills and Experience You'll Need as a Compensation Specialist:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field and 3-5 years of experience administering compensation and recognition programs. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of compensation laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation. Ability to partner with others and handle difficult interpersonal situations with tact.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Excellent accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills. Workday HRIS experience preferred.

Work Environment for a Compensation Specialist:

Works takes place in a standard office environment.

For details on positions and to apply, go to:

www.leupold.com/careers

Leupold & Stevens, Inc.

14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway

Beaverton, Oregon 97006

* A core business objective at Leupold & Stevens is to maintain a workplace in which each employee can achieve their full potential. The company was founded on the principle of giving customers and our team members 'A Square Deal'; to us, this means advocating for the employment opportunities and advancements of all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We resolutely believe all aspects and privileges of employment should be determined by skills and behaviors, not personal identities.

* With our commitment to make our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities, we will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for an individual applicant to participate in the job application process. To request an accommodation to the application process, please send an email to HRDept@Leupold.com or call (503) 646-9171 and a Leupold & Stevens representative will contact you.

* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a drug free workplace. All final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. complies with all applicable FAR & DFAR regulations.

* We hire U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Positions may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Leupold & Stevens, Inc.'s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.