Compensation Analyst

Appfire; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in company

Unlimited PTO

Company-paid health insurance

401(k) with match

Learning platform

CSR days

Job summary

Appfire is seeking a Compensation Analyst to join our Total Rewards team. You will partner with finance, HRIS, and People teams to ensure data-driven, equitable compensation programs across countries.

You will manage annual merit/bonus processes, market benchmarking, pay transparency, and special projects while handling highly confidential data with discretion. The role offers a fully remote arrangement, exposure to global compensation activities, and collaboration with cross-functional

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in compensation, Total Rewards, HR analytics, finance, or a related analytical field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with demonstrated ability to work with large or complex data sets.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, IF formulas, data validation, and data modeling.
• Experience analyzing compensation data, market data, salary ranges, or employee pay information.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support annual merit and compensation review processes, including data preparation, analysis, modeling, manager tools, audits, and reporting.
• Assist with administration and analysis of annual bonus and incentive programs, including eligibility, target calculations, budget modeling, and reporting.
• Collaborate with HRIS for system configuration, testing, data validation, and issue resolution for compensation cycles.
• Prepare compensation reports and analyses for HR leadership and business leaders.
• Help ensure compensation cycles are delivered accurately, on time, and in accordance with guidelines and policies.
• Conduct global market benchmarking and job pricing using compensation survey data (Radford and Ravio).
• Support job matching and evaluation using established job architecture and compensation methodologies.
• Analyze internal pay data, range placement, compa-ratio, and market positioning to identify trends and concerns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

PivotTables

XLOOKUP

VLOOKUP

Data modeling

Job description

At Appfire, we believe that great work happens when people get to choose how they work. After 20 years of creating software that empowers teams to break silos and collaborate seamlessly, we've learned that one size does not fit all. We’re a team of 800+ employees, working remotely across 28 countries. Our flagship products include: JXL, Comala Document Management, 7Pace Time Tracker, Jira Misc Workflow Extensions, and BigPicture.

We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Compensation Analyst to joinour Total Rewards team and support compensation programs across our globalorganization.This role will partner closely with the Director of Total Rewards and colleagues acrossFinance, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, and the People team. The Compensation Analyst willplay an important role in ensuring our compensation programs are competitive,equitable, data-driven, and consistently administered across countries.The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with data, can turn complexcompensation information into clear insights, and is comfortable balancing detailedanalysis with practical business needs. This role will have exposure to a broad range ofcompensation activities, including annual merit and bonus programs, global marketbenchmarking, pay transparency, pay equity, and compensation-related specialprojects.

What you will do:

Annual Compensation Programs

• Support the annual merit and compensation review process, including data preparation, analysis, modeling, manager tools, audits, and reporting.
• Support the administration and analysis of annual bonus and incentiveprograms, including eligibility, target calculations, budget modeling, andreporting.
• Partner with HRIS to support system configuration, testing, data validation,and issue resolution for compensation cycles.
• Prepare compensation reports and analyses for HR leadership and businessleaders.
• Help ensure compensation cycles are delivered accurately, on time, and inaccordance with established guidelines and policies.

Global Compensation and Market Benchmarking

• Conduct global market benchmarking and job pricing using compensationsurvey data (Radford and Ravio).
• Support job matching and evaluation using established job architecture andcompensation methodologies.
• Analyze internal pay data, range placement, compa-ratio, and marketpositioning to identify trends and potential areas of concern.
• Support recommendations for new roles, promotions, internal moves, andmarket adjustments.
• Assist with annual compensation survey submissions and validation of survey data.
• Monitor market trends and compensation practices across the countries in which the company operates.

Pay Transparency and Pay Equity

• Support the company global pay transparency initiatives, includingpreparation of compensation data, pay ranges, reporting, and documentation.
• Assist with analysis related to evolving EU pay transparency requirementsand other applicable global and U.S. requirements.
• Support pay equity analyses and identify potential pay gaps orinconsistencies for further review.
• Maintain accurate compensation documentation, processes, and governance
  materials.

Compensation Analytics and Reporting

• Develop and maintain compensation models, spreadsheets, reports, anddashboards.
• Analyze compensation data to identify trends, outliers, internal equityconsiderations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct scenario modeling and cost analysis to support compensationdecisions.
• Translate analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Maintain a high level of data accuracy and confidentiality when working withsensitive compensation information.

Special Projects

• Support the Director of Compensation with global compensation projects andinitiatives.
• Participate in projects related to job architecture, salary structures, incentive programs, pay equity, compensation technology, and process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve compensation processes, reporting, data integrity, and the employee/manager experience.
• Research compensation practices, market trends, and emerging regulations as needed.

Partnership and Support

• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, HRIS,Payroll, and other stakeholders on compensation-related questions andanalyses.
• Provide guidance and data to support compensation decisions withinestablished compensation philosophy and governance.
• Handle confidential compensation information with a high degree of discretionand professionalism.
• Communicate compensation concepts and analysis clearly to both HR andnon-HR audiences.

What you will need:

• 3–5 years of experience in compensation, Total Rewards, HR analytics, finance, or a related analytical field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with demonstrated ability to work with large or complex data sets.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, IF formulas, data validation, and data modeling.
• Experience analyzing compensation data, market data, salary ranges, or employee pay information.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information appropriately.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What do we offer:

• Every Appfire team member is eligible for company equity, fostering a true sense of ownership and connection to our growth.
• Appfire provides unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays each year.
• Health insurance is 100% company-paid, with dental covered 50/50. Additional benefits include Vision, Group Term Life Insurance, Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, Long-Term Disability, and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Grow with Appfire University — our custom, on-demand learning platform designed to support your continuous development.
• Every employee receives 3 fully paid days each year to participate in our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program supporting local communities.
• Employees can take advantage of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). They also receive a monthly stipend to support their remote-work setup, along with an Amazon account for ordering necessary equipment and peripherals. Through our benefits provider, employees are additionally eligible for fitness and wellness reimbursements.
• Appfire offers a competitive 401(k) plan with a company-matching component to help employees build long-term financial security.
• This role is fully remote and ideal candidate would be based in Eastern Time Zone.

Market recognition

Appfire has been consistently recognized for company growth, culture, corporate social responsibility, and product excellence and has been included among the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Inc. Best Workplaces, BuiltIn Best Places to Work, and Inc. 5000. Learn more about our accomplishments, which would not be possible without our team members, partners, and customers: https://appfire.com/awards .

Equal Employer Opportunity (EEO)

Appfire is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. Our commitment extends to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.