The Role of Work Discipline and Compensation on Employee Performance with Job Satisfaction as a Mediating Variable (Case Study of PT. Sinergi Pilar Persada)

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect of work discipline and compensation on employee performance with job satisfaction as a mediating variable at PT. Sinergi Pilar Persada. The background of this study is based on the company's performance targets not being achieved during the 2023–2025 period, so a study is needed on the factors that influence employee performance. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method. The study population was 150 employees of PT. Sinergi Pilar Persada and the entire population was sampled using a saturated sampling technique. Data collection was carried out through distributing questionnaires, while data analysis used AMOS-based Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results of the study indicate that work discipline has a positive and significant effect on employee job satisfaction and performance. Compensation also has a positive and significant effect on employee job satisfaction and performance. Job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on employee performance and is able to mediate the effect of work discipline and compensation on employee performance. The conclusion of this study is that improving work discipline and providing good compensation can increase job satisfaction and have an impact on improving employee performance at PT. Sinergi Pilar Persada.