Compensation Specialist

Responsibilities

• Partner with global field locations to administer compensation programs aligned with corporate policy.
• Create job descriptions, conduct job evaluations, and determine U.S. FLSA exemption status.
• Participate in industry-related compensation surveys to ensure competitive pay practices.
• Provide administrative support for short-term incentive plans, including forfeiture analyses and auditing.
• Conduct periodic compensation data audits in Workday and support plan configuration.
• Develop and monitor global salary ranges to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Assist with the annual focal compensation planning process, including merit budget analysis and incentive payouts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and international compensation laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 3+ years of compensation experience within a multinational environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including proficiency with pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and project management skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday Compensation.
• Completion of or progress towards Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off.
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing.
• Health and Wellness Benefits.
• Learning and Development Opportunities.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Competitive Pay and Recognition programs.

About the Company

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a global, integrated provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. Serving critical markets in Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics, and Naval & Power, we have a 95-year legacy of innovation and advanced engineering.