Global Compensation Analyst — Remote & Data-Driven

Appfire; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity eligibility

Unlimited PTO + holidays

Company-paid health insurance (medical

Dental coverage

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Remote work stipend

Job summary

Appfire is seeking a highly analytical Compensation Analyst to join our Total Rewards team. You will support global compensation programs, including merit reviews, bonus programs, market benchmarking, and pay equity initiatives.

The role partners with Finance, HRIS, and Talent Acquisition to ensure data-driven, compliant processes across countries. You will analyze pay data, develop models, and translate findings into actionable insights while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in compensation, Total Rewards, HR analytics, finance, or a related analytical field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the 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.

Responsibilities

• Support annual merit and compensation review processes with data prep, analysis, modeling, and reporting.
• Assist with annual bonus and incentive programs, including eligibility and budget modeling.
• Collaborate with HRIS for system configuration, testing, data validation, and issue resolution.
• Prepare compensation reports and analyses for HR leadership and business leaders.
• Ensure compensation cycles are delivered accurately and on time per guidelines.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

HRIS

Excel-based modeling

Job description

Appfire is seeking a highly analytical Compensation Analyst to join our Total Rewards team. You will support global compensation programs, including merit reviews, bonus programs, market benchmarking, and pay equity initiatives.

The role partners with Finance, HRIS, and Talent Acquisition to ensure data-driven, compliant processes across countries. You will analyze pay data, develop models, and translate findings into actionable insights while maintaining confidentiality.