Compensation Specialist

Our Lamar Corporate office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is looking for a Compensation Specialist to help bring innovative advertising campaigns to life in Baton Rouge, LA and around the country! The Compensation Specialist position is responsible for compensation, short-term, and long-term incentive analysis as well as acting as a resource to managers' budgeting initiatives by pricing jobs in the market.

The ideal candidate for this position will be local to the Baton Rouge area, but there is potential for hybrid/remote work in the future.

Company Overview:

Lamar's Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, LA is home to over 250 professionals from every walk of corporate life. We enjoy a beautifully renovated office building with a modern design, a beverage refreshment station, a relaxing dining area, amazing holiday parties, and a quaint outdoor patio to enjoy the good weather days!

Lamar Advertising is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. Lamar offers advertisers a variety of advertising formats, helping both local businesses and national brands stand out from the competition. We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. We have been in business for over 100 years, and we have stayed true to our mission and values. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.

Want to hear more about Lamar? Check out these videos:

Compensation & Benefits Overview:

The starting salary for this position is $50,000 / year, with incentives and bonus opportunities dependent on performance and experience.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation & benefits package for all full-time employees. Some of our benefit offerings include, but are not limited to, multiple medical plan options, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation/sick time, 401K plan, and incentivized wellness programs.

A day in the life:

• Help to develop and evaluate the compensation programs that align with top management strategy
• Help to organize and administer all compensation projects and initiatives.
• Participate in salary surveys, and analyze data from survey sources to determine competitiveness both internally and externally: Mercer, Towers Watson, PayScale, Salary.com, etc.
• Price new jobs utilizing applicable market data
• Provide customer support to both internal customers (HR) and external customers (employees or management)
• Stay current on changing Federal and State regulations and legislation that may affect employee compensation or benefits.
• Design and prepare ad hoc compensation and budget-related reports for managers.
• Approve new title creation by assigning title, FLSA exemption status, and EEO classification and collaborate with HRIS to maintain current job titles in payroll system (UKG).
• Help managers in preparation of merit increases, incentive programs and budgeting.
• Review and monitor employee pay and recommend reviews if necessary.
• Serve as the primary or secondary contact for vendors and third-party administrators.
• Maintain records and procedures for the administration processes of the role.
• Stay current on changing Federal and State regulations and legislation that may affect employee experience.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements

• Must be self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Exhibit solid organizational skills and an ability to multitask
• Excellent customer service skills
• Possess strong aptitude for navigating HR information systems (HRIS) to retrieve data, preferably UKG.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Excel program, specifically functions and formulas such as v-lookup, if then, percentile, etc.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with strong attention to detail
• Ability to successfully establish and maintain relationships with vendor partners and coworkers
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner with discretion
• Must possess aptitude for data analysis related to compensation
• Knowledge of employment laws and compliance concerns related to Human Resources, especially in regards to compensation
• Knowledge of compensation best practices and market trends

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or similar field preferred
• In lieu of Bachelor's degree, 8 years of applicable job experience required
• 2 - 5 years of experience in Human Resources or another applicable field is required
• Experience in compensation is preferred
• PHR, CCP, or CEBS certification preferred
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The primary work environment for this position is an office.
• The physical demands for this position include light lifting, pushing, reaching, seeing (with a focus on reading and acuity), sitting more than 50% of the time, standing, stooping, talking, turning, and walking.
• Nights spent away from home are less than 10%.

Lamar is an EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans or any other State or Federally protected characteristic

Disability Self-Identification: When applying for a job with Lamar, you will be asked to voluntarily self-identify whether you have a disability. Please take a moment to watch for clarification on why we're asking for this information!

California Resident Disclaimer: California Residents - Lamar collects personal information in the ordinary course of considering job applicants. This information may include, for example, name, address, phone number and other contact information, employment history and reference contact information, and any other information provided by an applicant to Lamar. By submitting an application, you consent to the use or sharing of this personal information solely for the purpose of consideration for employment by Lamar. Lamar will not sell this information.

#CorpID