Compensation Partner

Gartner; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based recognition

401(k) match up to $7,200 per year

Generous PTO

Job summary

A leading technology research firm is looking for a Compensation Analyst in Irving, Texas. This role involves conducting detailed salary analyses, supporting HR with compensation strategies, and offering insights to senior management. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, 4-7 years of experience in a compensation role, and advanced Excel skills. Competitive compensation and a hybrid work environment are provided, with a salary range of $86,000 – $118,000 and other benefits including bonuses and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of relevant work experience.
• Previous experience in a consultative compensation role.
• Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis on pay and performance.
• Consult with HR Partners and business managers on pay decisions.
• Support annual merit and bonus allocation processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

When you join Gartner, you will be part of a fast-growing team that helps the world become smarter and more connected. We are the leader in our industry, achieving double‑digit growth by helping clients make the right decisions with business and technology insights they cannot find anywhere else. Our associates enjoy a collaborative work environment, exceptional training, and career development — as well as unlimited growth potential. If you like working with a generous, supportive, high‑performing team, Gartner is where you want to be.

About this role

The primary responsibility of the compensation group includes the preparation of company‑wide and business‑unit compensation modeling and analyses, design/structure of broad‑based pay programs, competitive benchmarking including data collection and analysis, managing vendors and external consultants, preparation of exhibits for senior management, managing annual bonus and merit planning process, preparing base salary budgets and analytics, and collaborating with HR Business Partners to support their business’ compensation needs.

What you’ll do

• Conduct analysis on pay and performance, identify trends, and present findings to senior HR and business leaders
• Consult with HR Partners and senior business managers on pay decisions and related challenges
• Serve as an advocate of compensation philosophy and support HR Partners and recruiters on how to apply it to their businesses
• Study market trends; report findings and recommendations to the team
• Support the annual merit, bonus, and equity allocation processes, including assisting in the allocation of funding, defining and delivering training to users, and reviewing salary increase recommendations against guidelines to highlight discrepancies
• Continuously improve through the development of tools and streamlining processes to increase efficiency of compensation planning efforts and analytics
• Assist with analysis of sales compensation plans and strategic plan design innovations

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 4‑7 years of relevant work experience
• Previous experience in a consultative compensation role with an analytical basis
• Proficiency in communicating complicated concepts to a broad audience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., ability to write complex dynamic formulas, charts, and dashboards)
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to maintain discretion with extremely confidential information
• Ability to build trust‑based relationships with HR Partners and management
• Strong organizational, analytical, and written communication skills
• Ability to build a story with data to support business decisions and recommendations

What we offer

• Performance‑based recognition and rewards
• Limitless growth and advancement potential
• Encouragement to be innovative and challenge the status quo
• Industry‑leading training and development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including a reasonable base salary range of $86,000 – $118,000, annual bonus or uncapped sales incentive plan, generous PTO, 401(k) match up to $7,200 per year, and discounted company stock purchase
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility and support

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation by calling Human Resources at +1 (203) 964‑0096 or by emailing [e-mail].