Compensation Analyst

Argo Group is a leader in specialty insurance with a vibrant culture built on respect, equality, wellness and opportunity. We’re an innovative organization that’s small enough to be agile and big enough to make a difference in our industry. Our workplace is continuously evolving to ensure all employees feel:

• Comfortable bringing their whole selves to work.
• Confident that they will be treated respectfully.
• Recognized for their performance and provided with equal opportunities to succeed.

At Argo, skill meets opportunity. If you’re wired to raise your hand and ask, “Where can I help?”, you’ll thrive with us.
At Argo Group, you can make a direct impact while working in an organization small enough to be agile and big enough to make a difference. We ask you to bring a growth mindset and a desire to share your unique perspective with our dynamic teams.

Argo Group (NYSE: ARGO), a global multiline underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products in the property and casualty market, offers a comprehensive line of high-quality products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of our clients. We foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity and design thinking, relies on innovation and agility, promotes collaborative service delivery, frequent, integrated communication, and authentic recognition of excellence. View the latest Investor Presentation and Argo News & Insights to learn more about us.

Oversees the daily transactional review of compensation-related inquiries and requests. Provides recommendations and develops and implements employee compensation structure changes. Evaluates job families and job levels to ensure appropriate leveling. Involved in special projects such as: upgrades to the JDX job description database software, MarketPay salary survey software, and CompXL software; enhancements to current compensation processes; and evaluates new compensation programs. Works in partnership with the rest of the Human Resources team to ensure that compensation and incentive programs are competitive in the market.

 

• Bachelor's Degree Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required.
• 1-3 years Compensation administration,
• Experience in an analyst or similar capacity with compensation programs and systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Expert in MS Excel.
• Strong attention to details/accuracy.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of compensation principles and procedures.
• Proficient in using HR related software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with job evaluation and job analysis systems.
• Workday proficiency strongly preferred.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or progress towards certification.

• Conduct annual benchmark survey matching & participation.
• Complete job evaluations for appropriate job family and level placement.
• Assist in the annual market analysis and make recommendations to maintain competitive salary ranges.
• Review and make recommendations for compensation packages to maximize retention and ensure internal pay equity and alignment with Argo’s Compensation Framework.
• Complete quarterly pay equity analysis and report findings to HR Talent Partners.
• Manage MarketPay system including uploading/maintaining survey data results for market data analysis.
• Manage the job descriptions in JDXpert.
• Administer the annual merit cycle including partnering with compensation team in pre-planning, prepping the launch in the CompXL tool, and processing and auditing of payout files.
• Manage LTI vesting administration & reporting in E*TRADE  including issuing Annual LTI Agreements and processing cash releases.
• Generate compensation reports for data audit and analysis purposes.
• Provide project support in ongoing Compensation initiatives.
• Assist in the development of compensation education and training materials.
• Partner with the internal audit team and complete annual SOX audit requests.

Unless otherwise specified below as an essential function of the job, this role generally operates within a standard office environment, requiring the use of a PC and other related office equipment.

 

Argo Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical) , including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Argo Group complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Benefits Department at mybenefits@argogroupus.com or 210-321-8400.