Compensation Specialist

August 5, 2026

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Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Job Title: Compensation Specialist Reporting To: Senior Compensation Manager Work Schedule: Hybrid – Buffalo, NY Moog’s Corporate Group is hiring a Compensation Specialist to join its Total Reward’s Team. As the Compensation Specialist you will be responsible for supporting compensation cycle processes, market benchmarking, and salary structure management. You will ensure accurate data reporting, audit, and compliance while serving as a trusted advisor to HR partners on compensation policies and best practices. You will work a hybrid schedule in East Aurora, NY. To be considered for the Compensation Specialist role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you: * Typically, Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. * Over three (3) years of experience in compensation analysis, benchmarking, and program administration. * Strong understanding of job evaluation, salary benchmarking methodologies, and compliance practices. * Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Proficiency in HRIS systems, compensation survey tools, and data reporting platforms. * Ability to collaborate and provide advisory support to HR professionals. * Must live local to the Buffalo, NY area to work onsite. As the Compensation Specialist, you will: * Assist in the development and execution of annual compensation cycles, including pay review materials and training programs. * Support the administration of salary increase processes, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with compensation guidelines. * Conduct annual compensation planning and benchmarking surveys, analyzing market trends to maintain competitive pay structures. * Oversee job matching methodology and provide guidance on market reference jobs. * Regularly review and maintain salary structures to ensure consistency and market competitiveness. * Conduct job catalog audits and implement refinements where necessary. * Perform compensation audits and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. * Support reporting efforts, including general and ad hoc compensation analyses. * Provide guidance to HR partners with compensation guidelines and best practices. * Assist in developing training materials and educational resources to enhance compensation understanding across the organization. How We Care For You: * Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts * Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program. * Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. * Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs * Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all. Salary Range Transparency: Buffalo, NY $70,000.00–$90,000.00 Annually Salary Range Disclaimer The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits. This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787. No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc.

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