Corporate Benefits & Compensation Analyst

Job Title: HR Benefits and Compensation Analyst

Location: Corporate Satellite Office - Meridian, Idaho

Starting Salary: $60,000 to $70,000 (depending on experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Salary

Work Environment: In-Person, Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm

Summary of Company Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• 401(k) with an Employer Match


• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D


• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability


• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans


• Employee Assistance Program


• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday


• Progressive Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals


• Annual Salary Incentive Bonus

About Woodgrain:
Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

Job Summary:
The Benefits and Compensation Analyst supports the design, implementation, and administration of the organization’s total rewards programs to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role provides analytical and strategic insights to inform compensation and benefits decisions, conducts market benchmarking, and partners with HR and leadership to develop programs that attract, motivate, and retain top talent. Through data analysis and process improvement, the analyst contributes to advancing a total rewards strategy that supports organizational goals and enhances the employee experience. This position reports to the Director of Compensation and Benefits. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct market pricing and compensation benchmarking to ensure pay structures remain competitive and equitable


• Analyze internal and external compensation data to support pay decisions, job evaluations, and salary structure updates


• Assist in developing, maintaining, and administering compensation programs, including salary structures, pay ranges, and incentive plans


• Prepare compensation recommendations and supports the annual merit, bonus, and incentive plan processes


• Partner with HR Business Partners and leaders to ensure pay practices align with organizational policy, compliance requirements, and budget guidelines


• Participate in compensation surveys and analyzes results to inform market competitiveness.Maintain documentation and ensure data integrity across HR systems and processes


• Support the administration of employee benefits programs, including health, welfare, and retirement plans


• Assist with annual open enrollment, benefits renewals, and related communication materials


• Ensure data accuracy between HRIS, benefits vendors, and payroll systems; troubleshoots and resolves discrepancies


• Research and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience


• Monitor benefit plan performance, utilization, and cost trends, providing insights for leadership decision-making


• Prepare regular and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and data analyses related to compensation, benefits, and workforce metrics


• Support regulatory compliance with federal and state laws, including FLSA, ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, and other applicable legislation


• Maintain documentation and ensure data integrity across HR systems and processes


• Partner with HR, Finance, and Payroll to ensure consistent and accurate program administration


• Assist in developing employee and manager communications to promote understanding of total rewards programs


• Provide excellent customer service and consultation to employees and leaders regarding compensation and benefits questions


• Additional duties that are needed to help drive the Woodgrain mission, vision, and values may be assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. 


• Must have at least 2 years of experience in compensation analysis or related HR role


• Experience with compensation survey tools and market pricing platforms


• Professional certifications such as CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) is a plus, but not required. 

Additional Skills:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data management and reporting


• Solid understanding of compensation principles, job evaluation methodologies, and regulatory requirements


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and present findings to leadership


• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Experience with HRIS systems and compensation management software


• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred 

Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment for this role align with those of a standard office setting. While performing job duties, the employee may occasionally need to stand, walk, sit, use hands for handling objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, as well as talk and hear. This role may occasionally require lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. This position follows a Monday through Friday schedule, excluding company holidays, with working hours that may vary based on departmental needs.

Travel: 

This position does not typically require travel to other Woodgrain locations.

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled

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Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.