The opportunity:
The Senior Compensation Analyst\u2014 North America plays a critical role in the design, analysis, and administration of compensation programs that attract, retain, and motivate talent while ensuring external competitiveness and internal equity. This role partners closelywith HR Business Partners, Finance, and business leaders to deliver data-driven insights, support compensation strategy, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock:
Compensation Program Design and Administration
Support the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of base pay, short-term incentives, and long-term incentive programs
Evaluate and maintain salary structures, job architecture, and pay ranges to ensure market competitiveness and internal consistency
Partner on annual compensation processes (merit, bonus, equity planning), including modeling, guidelines, and governance
Maintain salary structures and pay ranges
Market Analysis and Benchmarking
Conduct market pricing using survey data (e.g., Mercer, Radford, Willis Towers Watson)
Analyze competitive positioning and recommend adjustments to salary ranges, job matches, and pay practices
Develop insights on compensation trends across industry, geography, and employee segments
Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., FLSA, pay transparency laws, equal pay requirements)
Assist in audits, regulatory reporting, and documentation of compensation decisions
Business Partnership
Consult with HR and business leaders on compensation decisions such as offers, promotions, and retention actions
Provide guidance on pay positioning and internal equity considerations
Translate compensation philosophy into practical application for managers
Process Improvement and Systems
Drive automation and efficiency improvements in compensation processes
Support HRIS and compensation system maintenance (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors)
Ensure data integrity and governance within compensation systems
What You Need to Succeed:
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field
3-5 years of progressive compensation experience
Experience in a large, matrixed, or global organization with both salaried and hourly populations
Strong knowledge of compensation-related laws and regulations (FLSA, Equal Pay Act, state/provincial pay transparency laws)
Advanced skills in Excel and experience with HRIS and compensation systems (Workday preferred)
Strategic thinking and business acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations for leaders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Preferred
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) strongly preferred
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent professional certification
Experience in manufacturing (Paper, packaging, or forest products industries preferred)
Active participation in professional organizations such as WorldatWork
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.