Who is Trace3?
Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.
Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!
Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.
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Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times
We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.
Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover
We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.
Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart
We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.
About the Role:
The Compensation Analyst is responsible for assisting with the total compensation processes and pay equity across the business to support Trace3’s business strategy. This role will also collaborate with People Business Partners and managers to explain our compensation philosophy, provide pay decision recommendations, and how to have meaningful conversations about compensation. The successful candidate is a highly collaborative team player that displays excellent communication skills – both written and verbal – is an active listener, who can synthesize different data and viewpoints and understands workplace trends in our competitive environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Guide people managers on pay decisions, including the design of creative solutions to specific compensation-related programs
- Provide day-to-day client group support of compensation needs coordinating closely with HR Business Partners and Business Leaders
- Review and support employment offers, consulting with Talent Acquisition, People Business Partners, and business leaders
- Using the existing compensation framework, will update as necessary, base salary ranges, sales commission programs, and annual incentive programs
- Assist with the quarterly variable compensation and annual process merit review cycle
- Conduct compensation benchmark assessments, actively seeking market intelligence and industry-specific data to inform appropriate solutions
- Conduct ad hoc compensation analyses and projects
- Perform job analysis and evaluation to determine proper classification and determine appropriate salary level according to compensation guidelines and policy
- Work with various teams across the business to build out yearly incentive compensation plans
- Develop and conducts analysis such as compensation statistics, project analytics and modeling and testing market comparisons
- Assist team in the administration and maintenance of compensation based management systems
- Design tools, guidelines, templates, and communication materials to effectively educate employees, managers, and executives on all compensation programs
- Maintain a working knowledge of federal, state regulations and labor laws that may affect compensation policies
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications & Interests:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience; Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation preferred
- 3 years of compensation experience required; 5 years preferred
- Previous experience working in a technology sales organization
- High level of integrity and professionalism with proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Must possess strong financial modeling, excel skills, and business acumen
- Experience in the design and market evaluation of all elements of compensation, including base, variable, and equity compensation
- Mergers and acquisition experience is a plus
- Experience in content development and presentation of materials for managers
- Ability to build and maintain strong and effective working relationships across the organization including with POH Business Partners, Treasury, Finance, Legal, Payroll and Benefits
- Experience drafting and communicating all compensation plan documents
- Solid foundation of HCM systems, e.g., UKG, Workday, PeopleSoft, SAP
- Experience with Market Survey tools, e.g. Radford, Culpepper, Mercer, etc.
- Self-starter, ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Willing to take risks and tackle large, complex projects even if outside the scope of expertise.
- Continuous learning mindset; takes advantage of ideas, best practices, and solutions developed elsewhere and effectively translates
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously; ensure tasks are completed and deadlines are met as required; effectively builds credibility, demonstrates judgment and superior customer service
The Perks:
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
- Competitive Compensation
- Training and development programs
- Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
- Collaborative and cool culture
- Work-life balance and generous paid time off
***To all recruitment agencies: Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.