Global Compensation Strategist

Hunt; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt is seeking a Lead Compensation Analyst to design, optimize, and execute data-driven compensation strategy across a global footprint. You will blend analytical rigor with consulting acumen to ensure rewards programs are competitive and internally equitable.

The role requires deep knowledge of broad-based compensation, market realities, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related quantitative field.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years in corporate compensation, with global exposure.
• Systems & Tools: Advanced Workday HCM and Excel; Tableau/Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a high-impact internal consultant to People Partners and leaders, providing data-backed compensation recommendations.
• Drive evolution of job family structures, career paths, and leveling frameworks to support scale and equity.
• Provide strategic oversight for M&A reward integration and role mapping across entities.
• Lead global annual compensation planning (merit, promotions, bonuses, LTIs) with executive-ready reporting.
• Architect comprehensive total rewards benchmarking studies using global surveys and internal analytics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Consulting mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration or related quantitative field

Tools

Workday HCM

Excel (advanced)

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Hunt is seeking a Lead Compensation Analyst to design, optimize, and execute data-driven compensation strategy across a global footprint. You will blend analytical rigor with consulting acumen to ensure rewards programs are competitive and internally equitable.

The role requires deep knowledge of broad-based compensation, market realities, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for executive leadership.