Compensation & People Analyst - Sage Hospitality

Why us?:

Sage Hospitality Group is seeking a Compensation & People Analyst to join the team in Denver, Colorado. 

 

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

 

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Job Overview:

The Compensation Analyst is responsible for developing compensation structures to optimize hiring and maximize employee retention through researching and analyzing job requirements and evaluating job positions to ensure the Company is competitive in the areas of salaries and total compensation. This role will collect, compile, generate reports, and analyze HR data, metrics, and statistics to support People & Culture functions including recruitment, retention, legal compliance, performance management, and workforce analytics.

Responsibilities:

Compensation

· Participates in compensation surveys, conducts research and analysis on market competitiveness, pay equity, and compensation trends. Benchmarks jobs against data and other market intelligence to determine competitive compensation ranges for each position.

· Assists with market pricing for new positions as well as market pricing for existing positions.

· Assists in the administration of the Home Office merit and bonus review process.

· Designs, communicates, and maintains job classifications, pay structures, grades, compensation budgets, and guidelines.

· Analyzes, designs, and administers centralized employer compensation programs, including base pay, long and short-term incentives, spot bonuses, and commissions that align with company objectives for recruiting, retention, and employee engagement.

· Advises leaders on making effective pay decisions that support employee engagement and comply with compensation policy and budgetary guidelines.

· Assesses jobs and their respective duties to determine classification as exempt or nonexempt and appropriate salary range.

· Prepares and presents summary reports of job analysis and compensation analysis information.

· Evaluates and implements job analysis process and materials.

· Conducts data and cost analysis to support associate negotiations, collective bargaining agreements, and business development.

· Research associate benefits in similar industries; based on findings, recommends changes or updates to the Company’s existing benefits or policies.

· Conducts focus groups to collect employee feedback on specific issues or topics related to total rewards.

· Ensures that data is accurately processed and maintained according to organization rules and applicable regulations.

 

People & Culture

· Collects and compiles HR metrics and data from a variety of sources including the human resource information system (HRIS) and payroll outputs, management, and associate engagement surveys, exit interviews, entrance interviews, employment records, government labor statistics, competitors’ practices, and other sources.

· Analyzes data and statistics for trends and patterns with attention to recruitment, hiring practices, motivation, turnover, and compliance with employment laws and regulations.

· Prepares reports of data results, presenting and explaining findings to senior leadership.

· Identifies and recommends reasonable short- and long-term goals, milestones, and benchmarks for key performance metrics.

· Based on metrics and analysis, makes recommendations for policies and activities to improve the organizational culture including suggestions to attract and hire qualified candidates, to motivate and retain employees, to address staffing issues, and to maintain legal compliance.

· May be responsible for defining system requirements and working with internal partners and external vendors to evaluate and select HRIS software and systems.

· Partner with People team stakeholders on the thoughtful collection, analyses and communication of important diversity, equity and inclusion data, insights, and recommendations to address desired outcomes.

· Explore creative and innovative ways to make People data more accessible, more accurate, and more meaningful.

· Transform data and analysis into insights, recommendations, and measure ROI to inform the strategic direction of People and Culture initiatives.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Corporate Finance

· Assist with Corporate Finance analysis by gathering, reviewing, and interpreting financial data to support key business decisions.

· Work closely with Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance and other team members to prepare financial models, conduct variance analysis, and provide actionable insights.

· Assist with developing forecasts, budgets, and financial reports, ensuring accuracy

 

 

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

None

Qualifications:

Education/Formal Training

· Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.

· Certified compensation Professional (CCP), Global Remunerative Professional (GRP), or similar certification.

 

Experience

· 4 to 7 years of experience as a compensation analyst in hospitality industry required.

· UKG experience

· iCIMS experience

· Experience in hospitality and position related areas such as HRIS, job classification and compensation, recruitment, selection, training, employee benefits, and/or equal opportunity compliance preferred.

· Superb analytical skills; hands-on experience manipulating and deriving insight from large datasets

 

Knowledge/Skills

· Strong ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

· Extensive knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.

· Extensive knowledge of human resource laws, regulations and best practices.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent organizational and time management skills.

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills required.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

 

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Sitting 85%, Walking 5%, Standing 5%, bending, kneeling, lifting, climbing 5%Knowledge/Skills

 

Environment

Prolonged sitting throughout entire shift at computerized workstation in office environment. Office environment – 90%, Hotel environment – 10%

Benefits:

 

• Unlimited paid time off
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

** The application period will be open for approximately 30 days or until a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage qualified individuals to submit their applications within this timeframe.

Salary:USD $75,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.