Senior Compensation Analyst

Citrix Systems, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Software Group is seeking an experienced Senior Compensation Analyst to drive the design, administration, and optimization of global compensation programs.

You will leverage data-driven insights to ensure market competitiveness, internal equity, and regulatory compliance across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate compensation, with a proven track record in global environments.
• Proficiency in Workday HCM and advanced Excel is required.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Comfortable taking ownership and navigating changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute the annual compensation planning processes (LTI, merit, promotions, and bonus payouts) with data validation and executive preparation.
• Conduct market analysis using surveys and internal data to set competitive salary structures and total rewards.
• Assist in salary surveys and provide insights for compensation adjustments and salary ranges.
• Maintain job family structures and job leveling; keep Workday data accurate and up-to-date.
• Ensure compensation practices comply with applicable laws and regulations (FLSA, pay equity, GDPR, etc.).
• Perform internal audits of compensation data and coordinate with external admins and stakeholders for data integrity.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Admin, or related field

Tools

Workday HCM

Advanced Excel

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Compensation Analyst who will be instrumental in implementing, administering and optimizing our global compensation programs. Serving as a key subject matter expert, you will leverage data-driven insights to ensure our compensation structures remain market-competitive, internally equitable, and compliant across all operating regions.

Responsibilities

• Execution of the annual compensation planning processes (LTI, merit, promotions, and bonus payouts), including data validation, communication, and preparation of executive presentation materials.
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis, utilizing compensation surveys and internal data to determine competitive salary structures, bonus programs, and total rewards packages across various roles and geographies.
• Participate in annual and ad-hoc salary surveys. Analyze data and provide insights and recommendations for compensation adjustments, including salary ranges.
• Partner with the team in the maintenance and updates of job family structures and job leveling to ensure consistency and clarity across the organization. Maintain job profiles and related data in Workday.
• Ensure all compensation practices comply with federal, state, local, and international regulations (e.g., FLSA, pay equity laws, GDPR, global tax requirements).
• Conduct internal audits of compensation data to ensure accuracy and compliance. Work closely with external third-party administrators and internal stakeholders to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Prepare detailed reports, summaries, and presentations on compensation metrics for People Operations leadership and executive management.
• Continuously identify opportunities to automate compensation workflows, refine data models, and optimize tools.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries related to global our Compensation and Equity programs.
• Support M&A activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related quantitative field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate compensation, with a proven track record in global environments
• Proficiency in Workday HCM and advanced Excel is required
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Comfortable taking ownership and navigating changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

About Us:

Cloud Software Group is one of the world’s largest cloud solution providers, serving more than 100 million users around the globe. When you join Cloud Software Group, you are making a difference for real people, each of whom count on our suite of cloud-based products to get work done — from anywhere. Members of our team will tell you that we value passion for technology and the courage to take risks. Everyone is empowered to learn, dream, and build the future of work. We are on the brink of another Cambrian leap -- a moment of immense evolution and growth. And we need your expertise and experience to do it. Now is the perfect time to move your skills to the cloud.

Cloud Software Group is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic carrier status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation status), marital status, military service, protected veteran status, political activity or affiliation, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave and other protected classifications.

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