Compensation Analyst

Company Description Founded in 1961, WWF works to help people and nature thrive. As a global conservation organization, WWF operates in more than 100 countries, partnering with communities, companies, and governments to protect wildlife, conserve vital habitats, and advance sustainable solutions. Grounded in science and driven by collaboration, WWF works to help nature by conserving biodiversity, supporting resilient communities, and addressing climate change. Nearly 1 million people in the United States and more than 5 million globally are WWF members. Job Description Major Function World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organizations, seeks aCompensation Analyst. The Compensation Analyst supports WWF's compensation programs to ensure competitive, equitable, and compliant pay practices. This role performs compensation analysis, market benchmarking, survey participation, reporting, and coordination of annual compensation processes. The role partners with the Director of Total Rewards (TR Director) to analyze market and internal pay data and execute compensation programs, including salary structures, annual merit increases, promotions, equity reviews, and rewards and recognition programs. It serves as a key point of contact for compensation inquiries and collaborates with Talent Acquisition, P&C Business Partners, People Technology, compensation vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and consistent compensation administration. Key Responsibilities Responds to compensation-related inquiries from employees and managers, including salary offers, promotions, equity reviews, and rewards and recognition questions, escalating complex matters as appropriate. Completes and submits compensation surveys under the direction of TR Director, ensuring accurate and timely market data reporting. Compiles and validates internal and external compensation data; maintains key compensation materials (e.g., salary structures, job pricing summaries, and market comparison reports); and supports TR Director-led compensation projects, including market analysis, pay equity reviews, and program enhancements, by providing insights and recommendations. Executes annual compensation processes, including merit increases, promotions, and incentive or recognition programs, in coordination with People Technology and under the direction of the TR Director and broader P&C leadership. Partners with the Talent Acquisition team to provide compensation data and guidance for new hire offers and internal transfers, ensuring alignment with approved salary structures and TR Director-established guidelines. Partners with the People Technology team to ensure accurate processing of compensation transactions in Workday, including data validation, audits, corrections, and maintenance of accurate, consistent, and confidential compensation data across P&C systems. Prepares recurring and ad hoc compensation reports, dashboards, and analyses for the TR Director, P&C leadership, and other stakeholders, and partners with People Technology and IT to identify reporting needs and enhance compensation reporting and analytics tools. Administers rewards and recognition programs from a compensation perspective, including service and other awards and related activities with P&C Business Partners, People Technology, and Communications teams, in alignment with established rewards and recognition processes. Ensures adherence to internal compensation policies and supports compliance with applicable regulations and best practices. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Skills and Abilities A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, preferably in Human Resources or Business Administration. CCP preferred. A minimum of 4 years of professional experience, including 2 years of experience in HRIS data management, is required. Experience with Workday is preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Outstanding customer service skills. Integrity and the ability to work with confidential information with discretion. Strong problem-solving, research, and analytical skills. Excellent organizational skills, sound judgment, willingness to take initiative, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of MS Suite with focus on Excel. Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams. Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values: COURAGE - We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it's needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home. INTEGRITY - We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability, and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve. RESPECT - We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future. COLLABORATION - We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation. Additional Information Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Relocation is not provided for this position. World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. World Wildlife Fund