The Effect of Compensation and Work Environment on Job Satisfaction with Work Culture as an Intervening Variable (Case Study of PT BPD Papua Kepi Branch)

The growth and development of the Papua Regional Development Bank cannot be separated from the important role of competent and qualified human resources in achieving organizational goals. Therefore, job satisfaction is essential in fostering work enthusiasm, cooperation, and effectiveness. Compensation, work environment, and work culture are indicators that have a significant influence on the level of employee job satisfaction. The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of compensation and work environment on job satisfaction, with work culture as an intervening variable (Case Study of PT BPD Papua Kepi Branch). The research design employs a correlational design with a quantitative and explanatory research approach. The population consists of 38 employees of the Papua Regional Development Bank, Kepi Branch, selected through purposive sampling. The research instrument used is a questionnaire, and the data obtained are analyzed using multiple regression analysis and the Sobel test. The results of the study indicate that compensation has a negative and insignificant effect on job satisfaction, while the work environment and work culture have a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction. Furthermore, compensation has a positive and insignificant effect, whereas the work environment has a positive and significant effect on work culture. Compensation shows an insignificant effect on job satisfaction through the intervening variable of work culture at the Papua Regional Development Bank, whereas the work environment has a significant effect on job satisfaction through the intervening variable of work culture at the Papua Regional Development Bank.