Compensation Analyst

Come join our Total Rewards team as a Compensation Analyst! The compensation team is responsible for executing on our pay philosophy to ensure the company can attract and retain the right talent. We are looking for a compensation analyst that would like to expand their knowledge of both broad-based compensation and equity programs. This position will support the development, implementation, and administration of the assigned compensation programs.

This is a hybrid position with three days per week in the Santa Ana, CA office.

What You'll Do

• Conduct market pricing, review job duties, determine classification, review salary, bonus and total compensation to provide guidance and recommendations to HR Business Partners and business leaders.
• Using Workday and strong Excel skills, analyze compensation data to make and support pay recommendations
• Participate in the design and modeling of new and improved compensation plans.
• Develop and document sales and other variable incentive plans in partnership with HR, Finance and business leaders
• Serves as SME on assigned programs and processes. Document existing process and seek opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Manage or participate in the merit increase and annual bonus processes
• May assist with salary survey participation, job matching and related activities

What You'll Bring

• Knowledge of broad-based and equity compensation practices and principles, laws, and regulations
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to analyze data and drive insights
• Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate and high quality work
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively across HR and with other functional teams
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient in the use of Excel, Word, and Power Point

Typical Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years relevant experience in compensation, including program administration experience

Typical Range of Experience

• 2-4 years compensation experience in multi-state environment, preferably in financial services and/or with a public company
• Sales incentive and variable pay plan development and administration experience preferred

Pay Range: $72,125 - $96,125

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.