Senior Compensation Specialist (Job Architecture)

Location: Hybrid and onsite in the Buffalo, NY area; the role is based in East Aurora, NY and requires local residence.

Salary: $85,000–$115,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global operates a performance-focused workplace centered on solving technical challenges, collaboration, trust, and employee development.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and evolve governance structures, tools, systems, and guidelines for the global Career Architecture framework.
• Lead senior-level job evaluations and advise COEs and HR teams on job design, workforce planning, and business growth.
• Design salary range structures across the global hirify.global footprint with local HR stakeholders.
• Advise on compensation alignment, leveling, internal equity, mergers, acquisitions, and organizational restructuring.
• Define compensation system requirements and drive configuration with the HCM Workday team.
• Develop and deliver training and resources on job architecture and evaluation processes for HR, managers, and business leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• More than five years of experience in compensation, job architecture, or roles involving strong HR partnerships.
• Expertise in job evaluation methodologies, including Mercer, Hay Group, or Willis Towers Watson frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret job data and industry benchmarks.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, compensation management tools, and job evaluation software.
• Ability to influence and educate HR partners and business leaders on compensation structures.
• Must live locally in the Buffalo, NY area to work onsite.
• The position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Compensation package with bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at select locations.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, and medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental insurance coverage.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, leadership development, and personal growth programs.
• Respectful, family-like culture with employee-led resource groups and an inclusive workplace.