Lead Compensation Analyst

SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeople’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than4,100associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in. SharkNinja is growing fast, and our compensation programs need to grow with it. As Lead Compensation Analyst, you will own the day-to-day execution of our global compensation programs and the systems behind them, supporting employees across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Total Rewards, you will partner daily with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Payroll, Legal, and Finance. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for someone who enjoys the operational side of compensation as much as the analysis. The Lead Compensation Analyst will make sure our benchmarking and cycle management tools work the way they should, our job architecture holds up as we scale, and our pay decisions are grounded in solid data. What You’ll Do Own the end-to-end administration of our compensation cycles, including planning, system configuration, approval workflows, and employee communications. Own the configuration, governance, and continuous improvement of our compensation systems, including survey reporting, benchmarking, and cycle management tools. Run our annual market benchmarking process, including survey submissions, data validation, and market pricing of new and existing roles. Assist with stock plan administration for equity awards in Fidelity Recommend updates to salary structures, ranges, bonus targets, and equity guidelines based on market data and internal equity. Serve as the go-to partner for HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and managers on offers, promotions, transfers, and off-cycle requests. Own global pay reporting, including pay transparency and disclosure requirements across the geographies we support. Lead ad hoc analyses across incentive compensation, equity programs, pay equity, and cost modeling. Use AI, automation, and better tooling to cut manual effort and strengthen data integrity across our compensation processes. Support compensation training and communications for managers, HR partners, and employees. What You’ll Bring 5+ years of experience in compensation or people analytics; 7+ years preferred. Hands-on experience administering compensation cycles and owning compensation management systems such as Pave or Oracle HCM, plus survey reporting tools such as Radford or Mercer. Deep knowledge of benchmarking methodology, survey submission, job leveling, salary structure design, and market pricing. Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills and a real appetite for turning raw data into decisions, including with BI and AI tools. Experience supporting global compensation programs across multiple regions, including multi-country pay practices and pay transparency requirements. Strong communication skills, with the ability to make complex compensation concepts clear to employees and senior leaders. Sound judgment, attention to detail, and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information. Nice to Have Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or a related certification. Experience with Oracle HCM, Pave, Fidelity PSW, Radford and Mercer preferred Demonstrated success using AI and automation to improve compensation operations. Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. medical insurance dental insurance vision insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution 401(k) retirement plan with matching employee stock purchase program life insurance AD&D short-term disability insurance long-term disability insurance generous paid time off company holidays parental leave identity theft protection pet insurance pre-paid legal insurance back-up child and eldercare days product discounts referral bonus program and more Pay Range $125,000 - $149,500 USD Our Culture At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home. What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won’t just launch products— we’ll disrupt entire markets. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture View email address on click.appcast.io U.S. Standard Demographic Questions At SharkNinja, we take pride in our uniqueness. Our innovation extends beyond our products to the way we work, embracing diversity as a cornerstone of our success. We recognize that our differences make us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. Our workforce should reflect the diversity of our customer base, which is why our recruitment commitment is to truly be an exemplary, equal opportunity employer, fostering a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We are looking for you as a valued candidate, to help us achieve our commitment by participating in this short questionnaire. #J-18808-Ljbffr