Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst

This role is a hands on compensation practitioner responsible for designing, administering, and continuously improving the company's compensation programs. This role serves as the primary subject matter expert for compensation while providing strategic oversight, leadership and governance of benefits programs in partnership with internal HR colleagues and external vendors. This role will also play a central role in the administration, governance, and ongoing management of the company's equity compensation programs, including partnership with Legal, Finance, Payroll, and external equity plan administrators to ensure accurate execution, compliance, and employee understanding. This role is ideal for a compensation leader who enjoys detailed analytical work, program design, and leader partnership, while ensuring benefits programs remain competitive, compliant, and well managed without owning day to day administration. Key Responsibilities: Compensation Lead the design, administration, and ongoing evolution of compensation programs including base pay, incentive plans, commission structures and pay ranges Partner closely with HR leadership and business leaders on job architecture, leveling, career paths, and internal equity reviews Partner closely with Recruiting team on pay ranges for new requisitions Conduct market pricing and benchmarking using external surveys; translate data into clear pay recommendations Support annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, promotions) including modeling, guidelines, leader tools, and governance Perform pay equity analyses and support compliance with applicable pay transparency and regulatory requirements Develop clear compensation guidelines, tools, and manager resources to enable consistent decision making Act as the go to compensation advisor for HR partners and leaders, providing practical guidance and recommendations Equity Compensation Oversee the development and ongoing oversight of equity compensation program guidelines (including stock options, RSUs, and other long-term incentive awards), ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and best practices, while partnering closely with Finance on the administration and operational execution of these programs Partner with Legal, Finance, Payroll, and external equity plan administrators to ensure accurate grant processing, vesting, reporting, and taxation, maintaining strong collaboration with Finance on all administrative activities Ensure equity programs are administered in compliance with plan documents, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards, with a focus on transparency and robust controls Support annual and ad hoc equity grant cycles, including eligibility reviews, grant modeling, approvals, and documentation, while collaborating with Finance to ensure seamless execution and reporting Serve as the primary subject matter expert for equity compensation questions from HR partners, leaders, and employees, providing guidance on plan guidelines, processes, and market competitiveness Regularly conduct analyses and presentations of individual and aggregate equity holdings, partnering with Finance to review total compensation and benchmark against the market to ensure competitiveness and support talent attraction and retention strategies Benefits (Oversight & Governance) Provide strategic oversight of benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, retirement, wellness, leave programs) to ensure competitiveness, compliance, and alignment with company philosophy Oversee the activities of benefits team members, brokers, and vendors by ensuring regular monitoring of plan performance, analyzing cost trends, and enhancing employee experience Support annual benefits renewal planning and strategy, including cost modeling and leadership recommendations Ensure benefits programs are well documented, compliant, and effectively communicated, without owning day to day administration Collaborate with internal stakeholders on benefits related initiatives, vendor evaluations, and process improvements Cross Functional & Program Leadership Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent, and Finance on workforce planning, organizational design, and people strategy initiatives Translate complex compensation and benefits topics into clear, leader ready guidance and employee communications Maintain strong documentation, controls, and audit ready processes across compensation and benefits programs Continuously assess market trends and evolving best practices to inform program improvements Continuous Improvement, Automation & Advanced Analytics Continuously assess compensation and benefits processes to identify opportunities for simplification, automation, and improved scalability Leverage advanced analytics, automation tools, and emerging AI capabilities to enhance insights, improve modeling accuracy, and reduce manual effort across compensation and benefits workflows Design and implement repeatable, well‑documented processes that improve data quality, controls, audit readiness, and cycle execution efficiency Partner with HRIS, Finance, Payroll, and external vendors to optimize system configuration, integrations, and reporting capabilities supporting compensation, equity, and benefits programs Develop dashboards, models, and leader‑ready outputs that translate complex data into actionable insights for decision making Stay current on evolving tools, technologies, and best practices in compensation and benefits analytics, automation, and AI‑enabled solutions, and thoughtfully apply them where they add clear business value Champion a mindset of continuous improvement, balancing innovation with strong governance, compliance, and employee understanding Skills & Qualifications 7+ years of progressive experience in compensation, with demonstrated hands on expertise Strong analytical skills with experience in market pricing, pay modeling, and data interpretation Working knowledge of benefits programs and vendor-based benefits administration models Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence compensation decisions Experience supporting annual compensation planning cycles Experience with job architecture and career framework design Experience with pay equity analysis and pay transparency regulations Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with HRIS and compensation tools Proven people leadership at the Director level, including experience building, mentoring, and developing high‑performing teams Demonstrated ability to set vision, delegate effectively, and drive accountability across direct and indirect reports Skilled in fostering a collaborative team environment, leading through change, and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives #J-18808-Ljbffr CompoSecure