This job helps REI succeed by giving steady compensation support to internal clients. This position leads or assists in designing, developing, implementing, administering, and communicating best practices. These practices support REI’s pay for performance culture, operations, and legal compliance. This role needs exceptional math, critical, and problem-solving skills. Acute attention to detail is required. The person must identify issues and suggest solutions through effective consultation with HR Business Partners. By using REI's values in compensation, this position supports our commitment to employees and our mission.

• Administer REI’s compensation programs. This includes job examination and evaluation, market pricing of jobs, pay structure maintenance, incentive pay, and recognition plans.
• Participate in a variety of approved salary surveys under the direction of the Sr Compensation Analyst.
• Assist with compiling data, performing analytics, and presenting to HR and business leaders.
• Work to ensure REI maintains legal compliance with applicable wage and hour laws.
• Assist with planning and administration of annual merit process.
• Participate in the development and presentation of educational/communication materials for REI employees regarding compensation processes and programs.
• Perform ad hoc projects including research, examination and reports presenting findings/recommendations to varying levels of management.
• Update compensation and performance management information on REI’s intranet site.
• Assist with the ongoing development and maintenance of job descriptions.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in Compensation.
• Proficient in using data management and reporting tools including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exhibits exceptional attention to detail in everyday work and finished work products.
• Exceptional critical, process and business acumen skills.
• Handles confidential information effectively and appropriately.
• Knowledge of standard compensation principles and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of computerized HRIS applications preferred.

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.

REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.