Compensation Specialist Job in San Diego 92101, California US
Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 13,900 units and over 1.7billion operating hours in 98 countries.
Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1590 to 30,000 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1.1 to 22 megawatts).
Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products.
Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 7,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.
We currently have a career opportunity for a Compensation Specialist at our Harbor Drive facility in San Diego, California.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Work on a team of two Compensation professionals to develop and administer global Compensation programs. Evaluate jobs based on the Hay Point Factor analysis method. Complete salary surveys and the related analysis, develop recommendations for merit increase budgets, and changes to salary structures. Create tools needed to administer pay plans in the US and international locations. Produce special reports and complete compensation related projects. Assist with analysis to support pay decisions. Administer incentive programs. Prepare pay data for international assignments. Respond to internal and external inquiries and request for HRIS data. Participate in 6 Sigma and other process improvement initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BS in Business Administration, Accounting, or a closely related degree. Beyond the degree, at least 5 years total experience in Human Resources, including a minimum of 2 years full-time Compensation experience. Requires excellent HRIS knowledge/skills, the ability to develop ad hoc reports and to analyze the data. Must have excellent Excel skills and strong PowerPoint abilities. Prior experience with survey input and analysis is required. Demonstrated experience developing substantial written communication is needed. Polished presentation skills are necessary. Experience using the Hay job evaluation method is strongly preferred. Compensation Certification and/or PHR Certification are a plus. Experience in job evaluation required.
Must be flexible and comfortable working in an environment that has multiple conflicting priorities, and daily interface with employees/managers at all levels. Must have strong computer, organizational skills together with demonstrated ability to produce quality, accurate, and timely work. Must maintain a strong customer focus and effective on-going customer relationships.
Local candidates will be given strong preference.
Solar Turbines offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vacation, 401k, incentive bonus, tuition reimbursement and professional development/advancement opportunities. This position does not qualify for relocation.
Solar Turbines is an equal opportunity employer.
Solar Turbines conducts drug screens and background checks.
Please visit our website www.solarturbines.com for more information about our company.
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