Executive Rewards Compensation Analyst

Trimble Inc.; Westminster (CO); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Trimble in Westminster, CO is seeking an Executive Rewards Compensation Analyst to lead the design and governance of executive pay programs, equity strategy, and 401(k) governance, using AI analytics to optimize total rewards.

You will collaborate with HR, Legal, and Finance to translate business strategy into pay design, benchmark data, and board materials, while steering end-to-end equity cycles and incentive plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field required.
• 5–7 years of progressive compensation experience.
• Experience in finance, accounting, or consulting.
• Experience presenting to Compensation Committee and Board.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects on tight deadlines.
• Advanced Excel modeling with AI/automation experience.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design.
• Collaborative, articulate communication.
• Flexible to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze company and industry financial performance and calibrate pay levels to performance results.
• Align rewards with value-creating business strategies.
• Translate business strategies and shareholder expectations into performance measurement and goal-setting systems.
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments and monitor global market trends.
• Conduct research and analysis on executive compensation trends, governance and market practices.
• Collect and analyze data relevant to executive pay programs, including benchmarking compensation levels and incentive design features.
• Assist in preparing materials for Compensation Committee meetings.
• Support knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the executive rewards practice.
• Own and execute end-to-end project plans for key equity cycles, including annual equity awards and benchmarking.
• Model executive pay structures, LTIP pools, burn rates, and dilution scenarios.
• Drive 401(k) governance through scenario modeling and automated compliance workflows.
• Partner with HR, Legal, and Finance to translate complex financial data into narratives.
• Leverage AI tools and analytics to optimize compensation modeling and reporting workflows.

Skills

Advanced Excel modeling

AI tools & automation

Quantitative analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field

Tools

Workday

Fidelity platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elevate Executive Pay Strategy as our Next Executive Rewards Compensation Analyst!

Lead key initiatives across executive compensation, equity strategy, and 401(k) plan governance using modern digital and AI tools to drive impactful total rewards programs.

What Makes This Role Great

As an Executive Rewards Compensation Analyst, you will work closely with clients to support the design and implementation of executive compensation programs that align with their business strategy and governance requirements.

Key Exciting Responsibilities

• Analyze company and industry financial performance and calibrate pay levels to performance results


• Align rewards with value-creating business strategies


• Translate business strategies and shareholder expectations into performance measurement and goal-setting systems (e.g., annual and long-term incentive program design)


• Stay abreast of regulatory developments and their implications and monitor global market trends


• Conduct research and analysis on executive compensation trends, governance, regulatory requirements, and market practices


• Collect and analyze data relevant to executive pay programs, including benchmarking compensation levels as well as incentive plan design features


• Assist in preparing materials for Compensation Committee meetings


• Support knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the executive rewards practice


• Own and execute end-to-end project plans for key equity cycles, including annual equity awards, executive benchmarking, and board committee deliverables


• Model executive pay structures, long-term incentive pools, share burn rates, and dilution scenarios to guide strategic decision-making


• Drive 401(k) governance through strategic scenario modeling, match efficiency evaluations, and automated regulatory compliance workflows


• Partner as a trusted advisor with leadership across HR, Legal, and Finance to translate complex financial data into compelling narratives


• Leverage AI tools and advanced analytics to optimize compensation modeling and automate reporting workflows

Essential Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field


• 5 to 7 years of progressive compensation experience spanning broad-based design, executive compensation, equity strategy, and 401(k) governance


• Experience working in finance, accounting, or consulting


• Proven experience creating data models and presentation materials for Compensation Committee and Board of Directors meetings


• Demonstrated ability to independently manage cross-functional projects on tight deadlines


• Advanced Excel modeling skills paired with practical experience applying AI tools and automation to streamline analytical workflows


• Strong quantitative and analytical skills


• Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design


• Intellectual curiosity; seeking opportunities to develop new skills and apply critical thinking to solve problems


• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and communicate with others in a skillful and engaging manner


• Flexibility to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing client needs

Bonus Points For

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation


• Hands-on experience with Workday and Fidelity platforms


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Logistics

Location: Westminster, CO, Remote-CO, Remote-MN, Alpharetta, GA, or Lake Oswego, OR

Travel Requirement: 0%

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At Trimble, we’re not just a company that \"does good\"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world’s most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.

• You’ll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you’ll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.


• Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a “hidden gem.” You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We’re a company of “visionary pragmatists” who think boldly and build things that work.


• Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You’ll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often “self-authored,” empowering proactive “doers.”

Executive Compensation, Equity Strategy, Senior Compensation Analyst, 401k Governance, LTIP Modeling, Total Rewards, Board Deliverables, Workday Compensation, Compensation Modeling, AI Analytics

Compensation

Trimble provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full time schedule. Trimble reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Hiring Range

$115,600.00–$158,900.00

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Bonus Eligible?

Yes

Commission Eligible?

No

Benefits

Trimble offers comprehensive core benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans and retirement plans. Most of our businesses also offer tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses as well as Paid Parental Leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. If this position is identified above as commission- or bonus-eligible, the terms of the commission plan or discretionary bonus plan for which you are eligible will be provided following the employee start date.

At Trimble, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Guided by our core values—Belong, Innovate, and Grow—we embrace and celebrate differences, knowing they make us stronger and more innovative. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and advancing opportunities while embracing race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected and diverse characteristic. We are committed to offering our candidates and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs the ability to seek reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law and/or where it would not constitute undue hardship for Trimble. For more, please see Trimble's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at https://investor.trimble.com, under Governance->Governance Documents.

Our mission to transform the way the world works starts with transforming how we work together. By actively listening, asking questions, and taking intentional actions, we cultivate a culture that provides equitable opportunities for everyone to contribute and grow.

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