Senior Compensation Analyst

TL;DR

Senior Compensation Analyst (HR/Finance): Coordinating the design and administration of global compensation programs with an accent on market competitiveness and internal equity. Focus on managing annual compensation cycles in Workday, conducting market pricing analyses, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Location: Remote (USA)

Salary: $120,000–$140,000

Company

A global corporation providing proprietary data and advanced analytics to power automotive-related decisions.

What you will do

• Design and administer base pay, variable pay, and incentive programs across the global organization.
• Lead annual compensation cycles including merit, bonus, and promotion processes within Workday.
• Conduct market pricing using surveys such as Mercer, WTW, and Radford to maintain salary structures.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and P&C Business Partners to guide new hire offers and promotions.
• Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local compensation regulations.
• Develop compensation dashboards and reports in Workday to support executive decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or Economics.
• 5–7+ years of compensation experience.
• Hands-on Workday experience, including configuration, reporting, and cycle administration.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and strong quantitative analytical skills.
• Deep understanding of compensation principles and market pricing methodologies.

Nice to have

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification.
• Experience with compensation practices in European countries.
• Experience working in high-growth or matrixed corporate environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to employing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, data-driven global environment.
• Competitive target base salary based on experience and market data.