Senior Compensation Analyst

Booking Holdings; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Discounts

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Booking Holdings, a world leader in online travel and services, seeks a Senior Compensation Analyst to support compensation policies, processes, and programs for leadership and employees across the US, Ireland, and the UK. The role involves evaluating market data, performing job evaluations with Mercer IPE, and helping shape salary ranges that align with business goals.

This position is hybrid (two days in-office) and partners with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, and cross-brand teams to manage

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of compensation experience.
• Mercer IPE experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Customer focus and discretion with confidential information.
• Knowledge of legislation impacting compensation (e.g. FLSA, pay transparency).
• Experience with Google Suite is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform job evaluations using Mercer IPE to determine salary grade.
• Evaluate market data and determine FLSA status; document reviews.
• Support HR Business Partners on compensation issues and assist with offers.
• Manage compensation planning, budget/forecast, and job evaluations for client groups.
• Propose adjustments to salary ranges, incentives, and merit budgets based on market trends.
• Lead compensation projects from planning to execution (policies, analyses, reorganizations).
• Collaborate with Compensation Leads across Centers of Excellence in Romania and India.

Skills

Compensation experience

Mercer IPE

Project management

Analytical thinking

Customer focus

Confidential information

Legislation knowledge

Google Suite

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world leader in online travel and services that support the entire travel journey. Our platforms - including Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK and OpenTable - utilize advanced AI, machine learning and other innovative technologies to simplify and personalize the travel experience for consumers and partners in over 220 countries and territories. Our mission is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. For more information, visit BookingHoldings.com and follow us on X @BookingHoldings.

This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office.

This position at Booking Holdings (BHI) will play a critical role in supporting the Compensation team in providing best-in-class compensation policies, processes, and support to Booking Holdings leadership and employees. The role is responsible for supporting assigned client groups with all compensation needs. The Senior Compensation Analyst will assist with the design and administration of compensation policies, contribute to the budget/forecast process in partnership with Finance, and evaluate and benchmark roles. This position plays a crucial role in identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring compensation policies align with business goals.

In this role you will get to:

• Conduct job evaluations using Mercer's International Position Evaluation (IPE) tool to determine appropriate salary grade
• Evaluate and analyze market data, determine FLSA status, and maintain appropriate documentation regarding the review
• Support HR Business Partners on compensation-related issues and work closely with Talent Acquisition in the offer process
• Manage compensation planning, budget and forecast, and job evaluations and offers for assigned client groups
• Evaluate market and economic trends to recommend adjustments to the company's compensation infrastructure including salary ranges, short & long term incentives, candidate offers and merit budgets
• Manage various compensation projects from planning and implementation to execution. Projects include, but are not limited to new policies, salary analysis, and reorganizations
• Assist with cross-brand projects by building relationships with Compensation Leads at our Centers of Excellence in Romania and India and supporting the Senior Compensation Manager with Booking Holdings Financial Services compensation needs in the US, Ireland, and the UK

What you have:

• At least 3 years of Compensation experience
• Experience with Mercer IPE is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks with competing deadlines
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Customer focus
• Proven ability to use discretion in dealing with confidential information
• Knowledge of legislation impacting compensation (e.g. FLSA, pay transparency)
• Experience with Google Suite is a plus

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Through the Booking Holdings brands, we help our customers reach all corners of the earth. Our ability to provide great service rests on how well we understand our diverse customer base, which is why having a diverse team is so important to us. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.

There are a variety of job related factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, roles are eligible to be considered for an annual bonus and equity grant.

The base salary range for Connecticut and the NYC-metro area is $109,800-$134,200.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to keep you and your family healthy, plan for the future and make the most out of life. For a glimpse of our benefits offerings, please see here . In addition to competitive health and wellness benefits, we currently offer other perks to eligible employees, such as: tuition reimbursement, fitness reimbursement, discounts, and more!

EEO Statement

Booking Holdings is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. We ensure equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without discrimination or harassment based on race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Booking Holdings also extends this policy to every phase of the employment process including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, transfer, training and development, position elimination, restructure, promotion, compensation, benefits, layoffs, te