Lead Compensation Analyst

N-able; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Compensation Analyst, where you'll play a vital role in shaping compensation strategies and supporting a diverse team. This position offers the opportunity to conduct strategic analysis, manage compensation programs, and ensure market competitiveness. With a hybrid working model, you'll thrive in a flexible environment that values your contributions. If you're passionate about making a difference in the world of compensation and enjoy working collaboratively, this role is perfect for you. Be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and employee well-being.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous PTO and observed holidays

Paid Volunteer Days

Pension Plan with company contribution

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Discounted gym access

Custom learning experience

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 8 years of compensation experience, preferably in high tech Software/SaaS.
• Strong knowledge of complex compensation processes and equity compensation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze global base pay market positioning and salary ranges.
• Monitor stock plan budgets and provide reports to Senior Management.
• Collaborate with leadership on compensation philosophy and policies.

Skills

Process Improvement

Organizational Skills

Project Leadership

Attention to Detail

Advanced Excel Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Compensation Knowledge

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Compensation Professional Certification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Why N-able

IT doesn’t get better than this! N-able isn’t just another software company – we’re going places, and we’d love for you to be a part of that journey. With N-ablites in more than 15 countries around the world, you’re adding your unique voice to a diverse team of people who are supporting our customers, and one another. The Way We Work, our hybrid working model based on trust and flexibility, allows you to maximize your contributions while growing your career. Join a team where you can make a difference!

The Lead Compensation Analyst conducts strategic analysis to provide consultative planning, project management, and senior analytical support for our business. This individual will integrate compensation within overall People strategies to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. The Lead Compensation Analyst will participate in the design, management, compliance, and administration of compensation programs and activities, including base salary, incentive plans, and executive and equity compensation.

What You'll Do

1. Is a specialist in an identified compensation field and assists in creating a major component of the N-able compensation strategy and philosophy that drives the development and positioning of our compensation and equity programs.
2. Develop cost and forecast models for plan design recommendations for a variety of global compensation programs, budgets, and tools, including, but not limited to, base pay structures, retention, annual merit programs, and short and long-term incentive plans.
3. Develop and analyze global base pay market positioning and salary ranges to ensure market competitiveness and support of overall compensation strategy.
4. Monitor the company’s stock plan budgets including grants of restricted stock units (RSUs) and provide detailed reports to Senior Management.
5. Stay updated on changes in compensation and stock plan regulations and best practices.
6. Draft and oversee the execution of project plans and initiatives in support of new compensation initiatives to ensure successful execution and timely completion, which includes comprehensive change management.
7. Develop and deliver global compensation training and communication for leaders and employees.
8. Provide recommendations for the development of new plans or modifications to existing programs, administrative policies, and practices to optimally support client and business objectives.
9. Contribute to the development, design, and maintenance of the job description and evaluation process including career pathing.
10. Participate in internal audits and assist with pulling documentation and information from the HRIS system.
11. Use analytics to monitor the effectiveness of existing compensation plans, policies, and administrative procedures.
12. Engage leadership and People Business Partners to review proposed designs on global compensation philosophy, pay-for-performance programs, policies, and procedures.
13. Collaborate with People Business Partners to research internal client compensation issues and respond to requests in a timely manner.
14. Collaborate with the People organization and business leadership on a variety of projects including business strategy, salary structures, incentive compensation, equity and integration of mergers and acquisitions.
15. Provide guidance and direction on complex policy interpretations.
16. Provide mentorship, work review, and guidance to junior compensation team members.
17. Develop compensation tools to streamline processes and incorporate efficiencies.
18. Model Equity Incentive Plan budgets.
19. Support or lead the annual salary planning and focal promotion processes with business and People team.
20. Partner with People Insights and Technology group to build new reports and dashboards to improve data analytics for key stakeholders.

What You'll Bring

1. Ability to drive process improvements
2. Strong organizational, time management, and project leadership skills
3. Initiative-taker with ability to work independently and proactively
4. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
5. Advanced Excel skills and comfort with formulas of increasing complexity, working with large data sets, and pivot tables
6. Ability to prioritize and work on multiple requests
7. Demonstrated extensive and comprehensive knowledge of complex compensation processes and practices
8. Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience with equity compensation in public companies.
9. Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in developing and implementing compensation programs for global client groups; strong understanding how they and other initiatives may impact various areas of the People organization
10. Solid written and verbal communication relationship building skills; enjoys working with highly collaborative teams
11. Compensation Professional (CCP) Certification a plus
12. 8 years of compensation experience; experience in high tech Software/SaaS companies a plus
13. Must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
14. Demonstrated advanced mathematical, analytical, and critical thinking skills to conduct complex analyses and develop data-based recommendations
15. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; Master's degree preferred

Purple Perks

What do we offer you?

1. Medical, dental and vision – for employee, partner, and children!
2. Generous PTO and observed holidays
3. 2 PaidVoluNteerDays per year
4. Pension Plan with company-contribution
5. Employee Stock Purchase Program
6. Discounted gym access at several local facilities
7. FuN-raising opportunities as part of our givingprogram
8. N-ablite Learning – custom learning experience as part of our investment in you
9. The Way We Work – our hybrid working model based on trust and flexibility

About N-able

At N-able, Inc. (NYSE: NABL), we are a global software company that turns IT possibilities into capabilities. That means we partner with technology leaders who support companies around the world by offering secure infrastructure and tools to navigate their evolving IT needs. We build strong relationships with our customers to help them thrive at every stage of growth, and at the heart of this effort is our network of N-ablites—a global team of extraordinary, diverse creators who are dedicated to making a difference in how our partners do IT.

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