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Senior Compensation Analyst

Veolia North America

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Location
Milwaukee, WI
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Senior Compensation Analyst participates in the design, development, and administration of Veolia North America’s compensation programs and systems. The role supports corporate and field HR on broad-based pay, incentives, commissions, and other pay components. It conducts compensation analyses and benchmarking, supports annual review cycles, manages survey data, collaborates on HRIS improvements, and helps administer compensation initiatives and policies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Compensation AnalysisCompensation Program DesignCompensation Program AdministrationWorkday Advanced CompensationGoogle SuiteSheetsExcelWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizationAttention to DetailData AnalysisTrend AnalysisRecommendation DevelopmentTime ManagementAdaptabilityDiscretionFLSA RegulationsEEO RegulationsState and Federal Wage Laws

Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration or Related5+ Years Compensation ExperienceCompensation Certification

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Company Description:

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Position Purpose:

The Senior Compensation Analyst actively participates in the design, development and administration of all Veolia North America compensation programs and systems. Provides expert support to corporate and field HR on issues related to broad-based pay, incentives, commissions and other pay components as needed.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Conduct ongoing compensation analyses and benchmarking studies for HR Business Partners and managers to inform pay decisions.

  • Develop and maintain compensation data models and market analyses to inform competitive pay strategies, compensation adjustments, and program enhancements—including support for M&A activities.

  • Design, document, and optimize compensation procedures to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes.

  • Support annual merit review and incentive compensation cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

  • Manage the compensation survey process, including data analysis and maintenance of survey databases and benchmarking tools (Willis Towers Watson), to ensure accurate, current market data.

  • Collaborate with HRIS and IT to optimize payroll and HRIS systems and lead system testing of upgrades and enhancements.

  • Ensure compensation programs adhere to all regulatory requirements.

  • Create employee communications and develop internal HR tools to support program administration and understanding.

  • Lead the execution and administration of all compensation programs and strategic initiatives, including employee stock purchase programs, recognition programs, compensation policies, and job architecture.

  • Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience/Background:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business administration or a related field.

  • At least five (5) years of progressive experience in the analysis, design, implementation and administration of compensation programs.

  • Experience with Workday Advanced Compensation preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Strong proficiency in Google Suite with intermediate to advanced Sheets/Excel skills.

  • Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and provide recommendations.

  • Effective time management skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of management.

  • Strong knowledge of FLSA and EEO regulations required; general knowledge of State and Federal wage laws.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

  • Certification in Compensation (ex: CCP) strongly preferred.

Additional Information:

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,873 open Human Resources jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
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  • Wisconsin median$82–117K/yr30 salary ranges
  • US median$22–28/hr716 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 170 open Human Resources jobs in Wisconsin and 5,873 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Human Resources postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (4,168 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,540 of the 5,873 open Human Resources jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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