Equity & Compensation Analyst

Compensation & Equity Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day execution, administration and continuous improvement of the company’s compensation and equity programs. This role manages the day-to-day operations of equity administration and compensation program implementation while ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering a strong employee experience. The Compensation & Equity Analyst partners with internal stakeholders and external vendors to analyze program performance and provide data-driven recommendations that align with company strategy, market benchmarks, and business needs. This role combines operational execution and analytical insight to ensure compensation programs are competitive and well understood by employees. Responsibilities Compensation Program Administration: Administer the company’s compensation program, including annual compensation cycle execution, compensation structure integrity and process documentation. Coordinate with HR and Finance for timely issue resolution, and high service quality for employees. Equity Program Administration: Support administration of the company’s stock incentive plan, including grant issuance, share pool oversight, share release, company disbursement execution, tax form distribution. Partner with external parties as well as internal partners in accounting and legal to execute processes and identify opportunities for improvement. Compensation Technology and HRIS Integration: Manage compensation administration and visualization systems and HRIS integrations, including platforms such as Pave, Workday or ADP. Contribute to configuration, system updates, and automation of workflows to improve operational efficiency and enable effective employee self-service. Compensation & Equity Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze internal and external compensation trends and employee engagement data to assess program effectiveness. Develop reports and dashboards to inform leadership decisions related to compensation strategy, cost management, and program design. Employee Experience and Engagement: Identify opportunities to enhance transparency, understanding, improve communications, and increase employee experience with compensation and equity awards. Point of contact for HR Business Partner and employee questions regarding compensation and equity programs. Tools and Process Development: Partner with HR, Accounting, Finance, and others to build and maintain self-serve tools which address operational issues, and support ongoing program optimization. Market Benchmarking Surveys: Point of contact for completion of market benchmarking surveys, data consolidation, and tool development in support of market-informed compensation philosophy. Qualifications Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Mathematics or a related field, or equivalent experience. 3–5+ years of experience administering compensation or equity programs in a corporate HR or Total Rewards environment. Experience working with compensation and equity administration platforms and HRIS systems such as Shareworks, Pave, Workday, ADP, or similar systems. Technical Skills Strong proficiency with compensation and equity administration platforms and HRIS systems. Experience managing system integrations, workflows, and employee self-service functionality. Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities. Analytical Capabilities Ability to analyze compensation and equity data to identify trends and potential opportunities. Experience using data to identify program improvements and forecast compensation and equity costs. Compliance Expertise Working knowledge of compensation regulations including ERISA, FLSA. Experience supporting audits and regulatory compliance initiatives. Communication and Collaboration Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex compensation and equity information into clear employee messaging. Ability to collaborate effectively with HR partners, Finance, Accounting, Legal, and external vendors. Professional Skills Strong organizational and project management capabilities. High level of discretion when handling confidential employee data. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail. We offer excellent benefits and a competitive compensation package. The base salary range for this position is $65,300 - $81,630 with eligibility for bonus, equity and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision. The actual salary will vary by geographic region and job experience. Ancestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Ancestry will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr