What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compensation Associate position at SI Scholastic Inc.?
Job Description: NOTE: This role is temporary and remote with an expected end date effective June 30, 2026. THE OPPORTUNITY Responsible for the day-to-day support of the broadbased and executive Compensation functions. Provides regular and ad-hoc reports and assists with administration of various compensation plans and programs. Performs analysis and data audits procedural in maintaining data integrity. This role will report to the Compensation Manager and work closely with the Director, Executive Compensation. Interfaces with HRBPs, Finance, Payroll, vendors, HRIS and Legal. RESPONSIBILITIES Executive Compensation Support the day-to-day operations of executive compensation. Support the maintenance of long-term incentive plans (LTIP) Support the administration of the Management Stock Purchase Plan (MSPP), and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Provide reporting on all aspects of executive compensation, as well as ad-hoc requests. Compensation Assist with the administration of annual merit processes, including working with HRIS to ensure data integrity and testing of systems. Collaborate on salary surveys, gather data for annual submissions. Track Spot Bonus program, monitor budget spend and generate quarterly reports. Track Compensation Commitments, confirm payments with HRBPs, payroll and partner with Finance on monthly reports. Audit data in WorkDay and collaborate with HRBPs. Support FLSA and entry level job evaluations requests. Reporting & Compliance Support with the preparation of compensation-related proxy tables. Support the preparation of annual CEO Pay Ratio analysis. Support and prepare Financial, Accounting and SOX reporting. Project Support Gather data for Total Rewards Statement preparation. Prepare supporting materials for the Job Family project. Support with ad-hoc compensation projects, and participate in departmental initiatives as requested. About Scholastic For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com. Some benefits that we offer: Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan) Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees Generous Parental Leave Program Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic. #LI-MA1 Qualifications HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of excel, and HRIS systems. WorkDay experience preferred. Experience and Education: 2 years of compensation experience. Equity compensation experience preferred. Knowledge of compensation best practices and processes. Ability to work independently, with teammates and interact with all levels of professionals. Education: Bachelor's degree in HR, business or finance. Time Type: Full time Job Type: Temporary Job Family Group: Temp Employee Location Region/State: New York Compensation Range: Annual Salary: 60,000.00 - 75,000.00 EEO Statement: Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination. EEO is the Law Poster EEO Scholastic Policy Statement Pay Transparency Provision Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: www.scholastic.com We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.