Compensation and Benefits Analyst (P3, 1st Shift) at DHL Express in Erlanger, Kentucky

Job Description:

What makes DHL great? Our People! We know each employee’s individual contributions make us the #1 Express Delivery and Logistics Company in the world.

Distinguished as No. 1 World’s Best Workplace™ by Great Place to Work and Fortune Magazine

DHL Express is committed to maintaining an environment that empowers every team member to make the greatest possible impact on our business. Our corporate culture is about personal commitment – to our business, to each other and to our global communities. DHL is dedicated to being a great place to work. In addition to competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy a range of programs, services and benefits that bring the best to their personal lives.

Start YOUR career with DHL today…

DHL Express has an immediate opening for a Compensation and Benefits Analyst at our CVG Hub in Erlanger, Kentucky.  The Compensation & Benefits Analyst plays a key role in developing, maintaining and innovating Compensation & Benefits processes and tools.  This position is responsible for administering compensation programs and processes in alignment with company strategy; leads department projects in the areas of Total Rewards having a significant business impact in the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops tools to automate compensation processes from compensation reviews and approvals to pay band development.


• Applies strong data and development acumen to perform a variety of roles in the creation and maintenance of data and analytical reports.


• Creates effective databases and tools using advanced programs such as Access, SQL, and Excel.


• Leads compensation processes such as annual merit programs including pay for performance, market competitiveness, internal equity and differentiation.


• Completes salary surveys from various vendors.


• Supports the design, development and analysis of pay bands for various groups in the organization.


• Conducts market analysis and provides recommendations for pay structures.


• Collaborates with HR Business Partners to deliver training, communications and recommendations on various compensation and benefit issues. 


• May develop, recommend, and implement Compensation process and policy changes.


• May direct major projects or programs with significant business impact within department, area, and business unit.


• Participates in project team meetings with stakeholders and clients to discuss issues, direction, and implementation strategies and to solicit new viewpoints.


• Prepares timely and actionable analysis, forecasts, and recommendations for assigned projects to ensure achievement of business objectives.


• Supports ad-hoc requests and other duties as assigned.

Skills & Accountabilities:

• Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Access required.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise a high level of discretion.


• Strong analytical, problem solving and quantitative analysis skills.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong planning, project management and organizational skills.


• Ability to work individually or within a team in a fast-paced environment.


• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from an accredited college.


• Certified Compensation Professional certification preferred. 


• 3-5 years of data analytics and prior work experience in compensation, benefits, HRIS systems, or payroll.

Work Authorization:

DHL Express USA will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which visa sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role. 

DHL is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.  The EEO is the Law poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster