Compensation Analyst

It All Starts with Our People

As the leader in automotive preventive maintenance, Valvoline has a proven track record of growth. We continue to invest in our people, processes, and technology to strengthen our ability to efficiently deliver Quick, Easy, Trusted service across all our stores – every day. We're not just in the car business; we're in the people business. And we're looking for humble, hungry, and smart people to help us shape the future of mobility. If you're hungry to drive change and seek a dynamic, collaborative environment that fuels both personal and professional growth, you've found your place with us.

Our highest priority is creating a welcoming workplace with team members from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

While this is a remote role and candidates from all U.S. locations are welcome to apply, preference will be given to those based in the Eastern Time Zone to align with core business hours and team collaboration.

The Opportunity

The Compensation Analyst, supports the development and design, implementation and administration, analysis, continuous improvement, and governance of Valvoline's compensation programs that enable the company to attract, motivate, develop, engage, and retain a qualified, talented, and diverse workforce.

Provides analytical and administrative support across a range of compensation programs and processes, including compensation planning, job evaluation and market pricing, annual pay increase programs, short and long-term incentive administration, Workday compensation data maintenance, pay governance, data audits and reporting, and other compensation-related projects.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Compensation Program Support: Support the administration, analysis, implementation, continuous improvement, and governance of compensation programs aligned with Valvoline’s compensation philosophy, business objectives, and compliance requirements.
• Compensation Planning and Administration: Support annual compensation planning, pay increase programs, incentive administration, data preparation, validation, reporting, and stakeholder follow-up.
•  Job Evaluation and Market Pricing: Assist with job evaluation, salary grade review, market pricing, compensation survey participation, benchmarking, and internal pay alignment.
• Workday Compensation Data and Reporting: Maintain and validate compensation data in Workday, support audits, prepare reports, identify data issues, and partner with HR Operations or HR technology resources to resolve discrepancies.
• Compensation Analysis and Stakeholder Support: Partner with Total Rewards, HR, Finance, and business leaders to provide compensation insights, analytical support, and clear communication of findings and recommendations.
• Project, Process, and Governance Support: Support compensation-related projects, process improvements, documentation updates, pay governance activities, controls, and compliance-related follow-up.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Two or more years of relevant professional experience in compensation, Human Resources analytics, finance, accounting, consulting, or another data-intensive business function.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop fact-based conclusions.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, data validation, and data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle employee and compensation information with appropriate confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision and escalate complex matters appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday.
• Experience conducting compensation market pricing or participating in compensation surveys.
• Experience supporting annual compensation planning or variable pay programs.
• Familiarity with salary structures, salary grades, job evaluation, and internal pay alignment.
• Certified Compensation Professional designation or progress toward certification.
• Experience working in a public company, retail, multi-location, or geographically dispersed organization.

All Roads Lead to Valvoline

We know everyone’s path looks different. Whether you’re just getting started or are looking to grow into something more, Valvoline is a place where you can build a meaningful career—backed by a team that believes in your potential. Ready to bring what drives you? Let’s go!

 We Take Care of the WHOLE You

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)  
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Valvoline Instant Oil Change discounts
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance* 

*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.

 Your Path to Valvoline

Valvoline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

Join us in revolutionizing the automotive aftermarket industry while enjoying competitive benefits, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for advancement. Apply now and become an integral part of our journey at Valvoline.

The Company endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to applicants with disabilities to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1.833.VVV.Report or email ECC@valvoline.com to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.