Job Description

Dealership:

L0105 Lithia Home Office

Compensation Analyst

The Compensation Analyst is responsible for providing analysis, assistance and guidance in the development of compensation plans within the company. Analysts work closely with store management and executive leaders to provide recommendations that align with company and store objectives and expectations. Analysts develop plans that motivate employees to improve performance, attract new talent, retain existing employees, minimize risk and exposure, and reduce department payroll expense.

The Compensation Analyst reports to the Compensation Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

* Provide customer service and support to our dealerships with compensation plan development that:
* Support company and store objectives
* Motivate employees to focus on continuously improving individual & business performance
* Attract and retain talent by providing pay plans that reward individuals for high performance
* Ensure the company is federally and state compliant
* Comprehensive analysis and review of:
* Pay plan performance based on prior year, 3-month average and achieving expected goals
* Staffing need(s) and productivity to assist in controlling payroll expense
* Performance reporting and Annual Operating Plans (AOP) to identify and analyze financial and performance opportunities
* Clearly communicate and present recommendations to store leadership and executive team
* Assist with department projects, reporting & analytics

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS & EXPECTATIONS

* Maintain confidentiality at all times to protect the privacy of employees
* Thoroughness, accuracy and attention to detail
* Timeliness in completing essential duties, ability to prioritize workload and adhere to deadlines
* Provide exceptional customer service and work in a team-driven environment
* Take personal ownership for assigned tasks and identify and report problems or suggestions for departmental improvements to supervisor

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The following knowledge, skills and abilities are needed to be successful in this position:

* Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
* Active Listening give full attention to the words and body language of others, take time to understand the points being made and ask questions as appropriate
* Analytical Thinking using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
* Time Management ability to prioritize workload and manage ones own time
* Ethics and discretion
* PC Skills including knowledge and use of MS Office (Excel, Word, Windows, Outlook, etc.).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor Degree preferred
* Prior compensation experience a plus

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

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

* Physical Demands: Standing, walking over 1/3 of the time, sitting to 2/3 of time, kneeling/crouching to 2/3 of time, reaching with hands and arms to 2/3 of time, talking or hearing over 2/3 of time; move, transport or place up to 1/3 of time up to 25 pounds

Working Conditions: Indoor office environment, considerable use of telephone, computer and other office equipment



We offer best in class industry benefits:

* Competitive pay
* Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
* Paid Holidays & PTO
* Short and Long-Term Disability
* Paid Life Insurance
* 401(k) Retirement Plan
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Lithia Learning Center
* Vehicle Purchase Discounts
* Wellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence necessary for select roles. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.