Principal Compensation Analyst

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Senior Compensation Lead to steer global compensation programs across base pay, incentives, and equity. You will benchmark against market data, maintain internal equity, and deliver data-driven insights to executives.

The role requires strong analytical ability, executive communication skills, and proficiency with Workday and advanced modeling tools to support compensation decisions in a fast-growing SaaS environment.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of progressive compensation experience.
• Deep expertise in compensation benchmarking and survey methodology.
• Proven ability to manage global compensation programs in a high-growth environment.
• Experience with Workday preferred.
• Background in broad-based compensation and administration preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead analysis and implementation of global compensation programs including base pay, incentives, and equity.
• Conduct global market benchmarking and maintain internal equity.
• Provide compensation analytics and clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
• Advise internal stakeholders on offers, promotions, and equity grants.
• Develop and maintain compensation modeling tools and dashboards.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and People Operations on executive compensation analysis.

Kenntnisse

Global compensation

Benchmarking expertise

Advanced Excel modeling

Workday experience

CCP designation

Executive communication

Job evaluation frameworks

Tools

Workday

AI workflows

Data tools

Jobbeschreibung

• Lead the analysis and implementation of global compensation programs, including base pay, short-term incentives, and equity
• Conduct global market benchmarking, assess peer groups, and maintain consistent market pricing and internal equity
• Apply quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify problems, develop hypotheses, and recommend data-backed compensation solutions
• Partner with HRIS/Systems to implement, test, and define requirements for Workday performance and compensation modules
• Streamline and automate monthly, quarterly, and annual compensation reporting and analysis using modern data tools and AI workflows
• Provide compensation analytics and clearly communicate complex findings and recommendations
• Advise internal stakeholders on compensation matters, including offer recommendations, promotions, and equity grants
• Drive job architecture projects, evaluating roles, defining levels, and ensuring internal equity
• Develop and maintain compensation modeling tools and dashboards
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and People Operations on executive compensation analysis and Board/Compensation Committee materials
• Monitor legislative and market changes affecting compensation and recommend proactive adjustments

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive compensation experience
• Deep expertise in compensation benchmarking and survey methodology, including Radford, Mercer, Compa, and Pave
• Proven ability to manage global compensation programs in a high-growth environment
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets modeling skills
• Strong executive presence and ability to communicate complex topics clearly
• Experience with job evaluation frameworks and leveling
• CCP designation (Certified Compensation Professional) preferred
• Experience with Workday preferred
• Background in broad-based compensation and administration preferred
• Familiarity with pay equity analysis tools preferred
• Experience at a publicly traded SaaS or technology company preferred
• Prior experience supporting Compensation Committee reporting preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in global compensation program management, including benchmarking, analysis, and implementation of compensation solutions. Proficient in utilizing data tools and AI workflows for compensation reporting and analytics while effectively communicating complex findings to stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Global Compensation Management
• Compensation Benchmarking
• Advanced Excel Modeling
• CCP Designation
• Workday Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Compensation Analysis
• Market Benchmarking
• Data-Backed Solutions
• Job Evaluation Frameworks
• Compensation Modeling Tools

Soft Skills

• Strong Executive Presence
• Clear Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• CCP Designation

Industry Keywords

• Compensation Programs
• Pay Equity Analysis
• SaaS
• Technology Company
• Compensation Committee Reporting

Tools & Technologies

• Workday
• AI Workflows
• Data Tools