Compensation Staff III/IV

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Our People Operations Directorate serves as a strategic partner to the enterprise, delivering innovative HR solutions that enable mission success. Organized into Centers of Expertise—including Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Employee Relations—our team designs and implements best-in-class programs that support our workforce and organizational objectives.

As a Compensation Partner, you'll work at the intersection of data, strategy, and people to ensure our pay practices are equitable, competitive, and aligned with business goals. You will be instrumental in designing and delivering compensation programs that drive our total rewards strategy, providing expert guidance on everything from market analysis and job evaluation to annual planning and pay equity. Working closely with Strategic People Partners and internal clients, you'll ensure our programs remain competitive, compliant, and strategically aligned.

This position is located in El Segundo, CA., requiring at least 4 days onsite.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serve as the Compensation Partner for a client group working along with the Strategic People Partners and recruiters on all compensation-related projects

• Responsible for the review, evaluation, and external market benchmarking for Aerospace jobs from entry level through the highest-level professional; work-product includes analysis of job descriptions, the evaluation and of leveling jobs, market pricing, development of hiring ranges and pay recommendations

• Serve as integral partner for the administration of our compensation planning processes including annual planning, off-cycle planning, review of our salary structure, development of processes and workflows, pay equity studies, and all related activities

• Participate in salary surveys and benchmark company compensation against market data

• Manage the Compensation workflow and processes within Workday and integrations with other People Operations Centers of Expertise including People Acquisition, People Management, Talent Management, plus future enhancements as needed.

• Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of third-party systems such as MarketPay

• Produce analyses and metrics on various compensation programs including merit, recognition awards, and budgets

• Partner in development of all communication materials and training developed for Compensation programs such as recognition awards, merit planning training and FAQs, as well as the Total Rewards Portal

• Partner on the continued process improvement of Compensation-related systems and processes including the integration with other People Operations processes

• Ensure compensation practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations (FLSA, Equal Pay Act, etc.)

• Support pay equity audits and analyses, as needed

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Compensation Staff III:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

• 6 or more years of relevant compensation experience

• Experience with compensation principles, practices, systems, and methodologies

• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical skills

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Compensation Staff IV include:

• 8 or more years of relevant compensation experience

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: 

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification or other HR certifications

• Familiarity with, or have experience with, competitive pay practices in high tech firms, the space industry, and/or FFRDC pay structures

• Experience in Workday and market pay systems

• Experience with dashboards and/or Tableau reporting

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.