Job Description

Do you love to work in Employee Compensation?

Are you searching for important work in a total rewards team?

Are you passionate about Compensation and Total Rewards?

Do you like contributing to contributing to transformational work and projects?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking a Compensation Data Analyst to help us analyze, design and deliver compensation programs that support our staff.

As a core member of APL's Human Resources team, you will contribute to our core purpose to build community, ignite talent and partner to enable defining innovations.

As a Compensation Analyst

• Your primary responsibility will be to analyze compensation trends internal and externally. You will administer and develop compensation strategies and programs for the Laboratory, including merit/base pay and bonus pay programs. Your focus will be the exempt technical professional staff compensation approach, while collaborating with other compensation team members administrative professional and non-exempt support staff compensation approaches.
• You will perform market analysis to include completion of salary surveys, develop salary budget recommendations, prepare salary structures and create spreadsheets for annual review process. You will analyze compensation trends and impact to staff and prepare and present compensation program recommendations to all level of staff and leadership.
• You will utilize PayFactors to analyze compensation trends and impact to staff and prepare and present compensation program recommendations to multiple levels of leadership.
• You will consult with supervisors and HR strategic partners in the interpretation and administration of base and bonus compensation programs to ensure alignment with lab strategy and compliance with audit and regulatory goverment.
• You will stay abreast of compensation changes and advise management and others of potential impacts and/or changes that may affect the Laboratory. You may also participate in professional associations to maintain awareness of changing trends in compensation.

   

You meet our minimum qulifications for the job if you...

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent years of professional experience. 
• Have a minimum of 3 years of compensation experience including experience with analyzing HR and compensation data.
• Practical knowledge of statistical methodologies and data analysis.
• Have analytical aptitude that enables you to extract and analyze data from written material, observation and communications, make statistical calculations, develop reports and systems to facilitate efficient decision-making. 
• Are able to work independently or across teams on multiple projects with overlapping time frames and shifting priorities successfully.
• Have strong MS Office with advanced/master Excel skills including formulas, charts, graphs, and pivot tables. Have strong technical skills to work with human resource information system.
• Have analytical ability that enables you to extract and analyze data from written material, observation and communications, make statistical calculations, develop reports and systems to facilitate efficient decision-making.
• Can think proactively, identify problems and solutions, and exhibit a high-level of self-initiative.
• Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with all levels of staff and supervisors. 
• Are skilled in demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication and presentation.
• U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have a Master’s degree in related field
• Utilized market pricing software tools, such as Workday or MarketPay. 
• Possess a CCP, HRCI or SHRM certification

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.