What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compensation Analyst position at Border States?
Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.
This position will be located in: Fargo, ND
Application Deadline: April 22, 2026
Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.
Job Summary
The Compensation analyst supports the administration of the organization’s compensation programs to ensure they are fair, equitable, and competitive. Conducts market research, participates in compensation surveys, and performs job analysis and pay range development. Provides analytical support for compensation projects, pay equity reviews, and annual compensation cycles. Ensures compensation data is accurately maintained in HR systems and supports leaders with compensation-related questions and processes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%
Lift from Waist: < than 10 lbs. - Not at all10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100 lbs. - Not at all Lift from Floor:
< than 10 lbs. - Frequently10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100 lbs. - Not at all Carried for Distance:
< than 10 lbs. - Not at all10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100 lbs. - Not at all
Physical Activity
Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:
This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Our History
Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers’ needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.
Values
As a Border States employee-owner, you’re responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.
Our Purpose
We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.
Service Philosophy
We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.
Service Standards
Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .
Your career
Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?
Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.
Equal Opportunity For All
It’s not just the law. It’s something we’ve believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.
Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace
Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings:
This position will be located in: Fargo, ND
Application Deadline: April 22, 2026
Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.
Job Summary
The Compensation analyst supports the administration of the organization’s compensation programs to ensure they are fair, equitable, and competitive. Conducts market research, participates in compensation surveys, and performs job analysis and pay range development. Provides analytical support for compensation projects, pay equity reviews, and annual compensation cycles. Ensures compensation data is accurately maintained in HR systems and supports leaders with compensation-related questions and processes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Analyzes and researches job duties and responsibilities to determine appropriate job classifications, FLSA status, and compensation levels to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and to remain competitive within the company’s footprint.
- Supports the development and maintenance of salary structures, job profiles, and compensation documentation.
- Assists with internal pay reviews, pay equity analysis, and preparation of recommendations to mitigate potential risk.
- Utilizes Excel, HRIS tools, and survey platforms to analyze data and prepare compensation recommendations.
- Prepares compensation reports, dashboards, and data extracts to support leadership decision making.
- Supports the annual merit increase and incentive processes, including data validation, communication preparation, and processing of requests.
- Reviews compensation related requests for accuracy and alignment with established guidelines and policies.
- Ensures compensation programs comply with internal policies and applicable federal and state regulations.
- Assists in maintaining accurate job and compensation data within the HRIS, including job titles, pay grades, and pay ranges.
- Provides support to managers and HR partners by answering compensation related questions and explaining established guidelines.
- Assists in developing job description content and ensuring alignment with titling and job architecture standards.
- Performs routine audits of compensation and job data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with established standards.
- Participates in industry-relevant compensation surveys and gathers market data to support competitive pay analysis.
- Assists in developing or updating compensation policies and procedures.
- Supports compensation-related training materials or presentations as needed.
- Participates in special projects or analyses as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designate.
- Four-year business, finance, or human resource degree or the equivalent in related work experience.
- 1 years’ prior work experience in compensation, HR analytics, or related HR function.
- Experience with compensation surveys, market pricing, or job analysis preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) preferred.
- HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, CCP coursework) preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to interpret data and communicate findings clearly.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to exercise independent judgement.
- Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%
Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:
- Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously
- Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
- Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
- Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
- Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
- Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
- Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
- Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
- Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
- Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally
- Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously
- Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
- Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
- Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
- Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously
- Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently
- Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally
- Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously
- Use of a computer - Continuously
- Use of a telephone - Frequently
- Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
- Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Not at all
- Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Frequently
This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Our History
Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers’ needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.
Values
As a Border States employee-owner, you’re responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.
Our Purpose
We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.
Service Philosophy
We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.
Service Standards
Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .
Your career
Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?
Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.
Equal Opportunity For All
It’s not just the law. It’s something we’ve believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.
Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace
Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings:
- Criminal background check (required for all positions)
- Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)
- Drug testing