Compensation Specialist

We are looking for a Compensation Specialist to join our Parsippany, NJ team!

As our Compensation Specialist you will support compensation activities in the Curtiss-Wright business units assigned, including salary and incentive plan administration, market analysis, and compensation program development, and is accountable for the integrity of all job data maintained in Workday, the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This role will consult with the management and HR staff at various global sites within the corporation on compensation issues, initiatives, and will serve as the company-wide lead on assigned projects and processes.

Location: Parsippany, NJ – Hybrid role

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge

Partner with field locations in the U.S. and other countries to administer compensation programs aligned with corporate policy. Handle inquiries from field locations, interpret company policy and government regulations, and provide solutions to compensation-related issues.

Create job descriptions, conduct job evaluations, determine U.S. FLSA exemption status, and recommend compensation grade assignments.

Participate in various industry-related compensation surveys and utilize data to ensure competitive pay practices.

Provide administrative support for the long-term incentive and executive compensation plans, including completing forfeiture analyses and auditing stock grant and stock releases prior to award delivery.

Assist with administration of incentive and commission plans.

Participate in compensation data audits in Workday, and support compensation plan setup and maintenance.

Develop and monitor salary ranges globally to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.

Complete global merit budget analysis and assist in the company’s annual focal compensation planning process for global salary review, long-term incentive grant, and incentive payout.

Evaluate and analyze compensation practices and propose adjustments pay programs and administrative processes.

Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and international laws to ensure programs and plans meet statutes and requirements.

Support the Compensation department with various projects across the organization in order to help achieve key deliverables in the department in a timely fashion.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of compensation experience in a multinational environment

Excellent Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, xlookup)

Knowledge of compensation practices and processes

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Strong organization, project management, and time management skills

Strong analytical and reporting skills

Ability to make sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism

Ability to conduct comprehensive market pricing studies

Ability to build collaborative relationships and foster teamwork

Quality orientation and careful attention to detail

Experience with Workday Compensation preferred

Completion or progress towards Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

In 1929, Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) was formed by the merger of companies founded by Glenn Curtiss, the father of naval aviation, and the Wright brothers, renowned for history’s first flight. 

We have continued on the path of innovation and advanced engineering, and have applied that expertise to a number of critical applications in high-performance markets. Our success has resulted in a world-renowned reputation for performance, long-standing customer relationships and significant growth and profitability in the markets in which we compete.

Today, we are a global, integrated provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. Our revenues are generated by providing our critical solutions through three segments: Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, which support several of the largest, most vital industries in the world.

To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright Corporation - Home (curtisswright.com)

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. 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.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.