Lead Compensation Analyst

About the position

As a Lead Compensation Analyst, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across the organization, developing and executing compensation strategies that drive performance, engagement, and alignment with business goals. You’ll lead the design and implementation of complex compensation programs, partnering with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure our reward strategies are competitive, equitable, and scalable. You’ll mentor junior analysts and consultants, champion data-driven decision-making, and play a key leadership role in annual compensation planning and review cycles.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Consultation: Act as the primary compensation point of contact for HR Business Partners, providing guidance and expertise on a range of complex compensation initiatives.
  • Program Design & Management: Lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of compensation programs and policies that support business priorities and enhance associate engagement.
  • Operational Leadership: Oversee annual compensation planning, budgeting, performance review cycles, salary structure design, and market benchmarking processes.
  • Project Management: Manage large-scale, high-impact compensation projects from concept through implementation with minimal oversight.
  • Data and Analytics: Interpret complex data, identify trends and make data driven recommendations using a variety of systems (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Alteryx, etc.).
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with HR, Finance, and other departments to drive alignment between compensation strategy and enterprise goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in Compensation, with deep knowledge of compensation principles, job evaluation, market pricing, and pay equity.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex compensation projects and collaborating with senior leadership.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Experience with HRIS and Compensation systems (e.g., SAP ECC, SAP SuccessFactors, PayFactors, etc.).
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

  • Pet-friendly environment, bring your pets to work and enjoy the on-site dog park!
  • On-Site Events & Adoptions, enjoy community-building opportunities, including pet adoption days, seasonal celebrations, family events, art events, & holiday festivals
  • “Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists, personal trainers, and wellness spaces
  • “Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options, snacks, & more
  • “Lil Paws” NAEYC-accredited onsite childcare facility providing high-quality early education
  • Paid Volunteer Opportunities to spend time doing good for causes close to heart
  • Print Center and Business Services, Dry Cleaning, Mother's Rooms, Sustainable Infrastructure & more
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