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Compensation Specialist

3 days ago

Full time role

In-person · Arlington, TN, US... more

Introduction to BlueOval SK

At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers’ experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.

Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On’s 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world’s best battery manufacturer.

The Compensation Specialist at BlueOval SK will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from the ground up.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

The Compensation Specialist will support the administration and data upkeep of the hourly non-exempt workforce, including production and maintenance technicians at the plant. This role focuses on ensuring accurate compensation data, maintaining step progression for hourly employees, and aligning pay practices with organizational and market standards. The specialist will also handle moderately complex compensation issues under general supervision, referring more complex challenges to the manager. Additionally, this role includes administering short-term and long-term incentive programs, collaborating with HR Business Partners and payroll administrators, and assisting with compensation-related benefit inquiries.

Conducts analysis and interpretation of compensation programs
Administers and maintains accurate hourly wages for production and maintenance staff, ensuring employees are on the correct step progression using Workday’s step progression functionality.
Maintains and verifies service dates for hourly employees to ensure alignment with compensation and tenure requirements.
Populates and maintains Employee Information Validations in Workday for salaried and hourly populations, including data for salaries, base pay, and compensation changes.
Administer annual salary programs, including incentive payouts, and salary increase programs.
Analyzes compensation survey data, benchmarks company roles against market trends, and recommends adjustments to maintain competitive pay practices.
Utilizes Microsoft Excel with advanced formula knowledge to analyze and report on compensation data, create models, and ensure data accuracy.
Collaborates with HR Business Partners, payroll administrators, and other departments to execute compensation initiatives effectively.
Provides guidance on compensation-related inquiries

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in compensation analysis or administration.
Solid working knowledge of compensation principles and best practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formula knowledge (e.g., VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, pivot tables, and conditional formatting).
Proficiency in Workday, specifically in compensation modules and reporting.
Ability to handle moderately complex issues and demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills.

Preferred Requirements:

Experience working in manufacturing or automotive industries.
Knowledge of short-term and long-term incentive programs and how they align with overall Total Rewards strategies.
Proven ability to collaborate across departments and manage competing priorities.

About BlueOval SK

The Opportunity

For more information about BlueOval SK plans, please Follow this link.

What you’ll receive in return:
As part of the BlueOval SK family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we’d love to have you join us.

Benefits include:

401k plan with retirement planning services
401k company matching after completing three months of service
Medical and prescription drug coverage
Dental and vision coverage
Preventative Care
Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance
Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO
Parental Leave
Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program
Climate-controlled working environment
For a full list of benefits, visit our website:
https://blueovalsk.com/opportunities

Candidates for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.