Senior Compensation Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Discounts

Annual bonus

Equity grant

Job summary

Booking Holdings is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst in the Connecticut/NYC metro area to support the Compensation team in policy design, budgeting and benchmarking roles. You will evaluate roles, analyze market data and assist with offers and commissioning of compensation programs.

The role partners with HR, Finance, and Talent Acquisition, and collaborates with Centers of Excellence in Romania and India to drive consistent compensation practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of Compensation experience.
• Mercer IPE experience 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

• Conduct job evaluations using Mercer’s IPE tool to determine salary grade.
• Evaluate market data, determine FLSA status and maintain supporting documentation.
• Support HR Business Partners on compensation issues and work with Talent Acquisition on offers.
• Manage compensation planning, budget/forecast, and job evaluations for assigned client groups.
• Evaluate market trends to adjust compensation infrastructure, salary ranges and incentives.
• Lead compensation projects from planning to execution, including policy changes and reorganizations.
• Collaborate with Compensation Leads at Centers of Excellence in Romania and India on cross-brand projects.

Skills

Compensation experience

Mercer IPE

Project management

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Confidential data handling

FLSA 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, termination, and all other conditions or privileges of employment. Booking Holdings and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please email [e-mail] with your request. M/F/V/D/S