Senior Compensation Analyst

Bloomin' Brands, Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to support base pay and incentive programs, conducting market pricing and internal equity analyses.

The role partners with HR and business leaders to ensure pay practices are competitive and compliant. The position works in a hybrid environment (office and remote) at our Restaurant Support Center, collaborating with HRIS, Payroll, and Finance to maintain accurate compensation data and reports.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in compensation, including base pay and incentive programs.
• Advanced Excel skills with data analysis and financial modeling experience.
• Experience with HRIS and Workday; equity compensation coordination preferred.
• Experience with compensation surveys, market benchmarking, and pay structures.

Responsibilities

• Supports administration of base pay and incentive programs, including job pricing.
• Performs market pricing, equity compensation coordination, and data analysis.
• Prepares monthly bonus accruals and incentive forecasting with accounting.
• Creates compensation reports, spreadsheets, and financial analyses.
• Collaborates with HRIS on system updates, reporting, and documentation.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Compensation analysis

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

CCP certification

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Job description

The Senior Compensation Analyst supports the administration, analysis, and ongoing maintenance of the company's compensation programs, including base pay and incentive compensation. This role provides analytical and technical support to HR partners and business stakeholders on compensation matters, helping ensure pay practices are competitive, equitable, accurate, and consistent with company guidelines. The position works closely with the Manager, Compensation, and cross-functional partners to support compensation processes, reporting, market analysis, and special projects.

This position is based in our Tampa, FL Restaurant Support Center and is approved for a hybrid schedule (mix of in office and remote).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Compensation Strategy and Consulting

• Supports the administration of base pay and incentive compensation programs, including job evaluations, job classifications, job families, salary structures, and market pricing.
• Conducts compensation research and analyzes internal and external market data to support pay recommendations, internal equity reviews, and compensation decisions.
• Participates in published compensation surveys and assists with maintaining market benchmarks and compensation data.
• Provides compensation guidance and support to HR partners on pay practices, job pricing, and established compensation policies and procedures.
• Assists with compensation planning, program updates, and special projects as directed by the Manager, Compensation.

Incentive Compensation and Reporting

• Prepares monthly bonus accruals for accounting to support accurate financial reporting and annual incentive compensation forecasting.
• Calculates monthly field manager bonuses in coordination with accounting and field leadership and partners with Payroll to ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Reviews compensation data and calculations for accuracy, investigates discrepancies, and coordinates necessary corrections with appropriate stakeholders.
• Prepares compensation reports, spreadsheets, financial analyses, and other reporting to support business needs and compensation decisions.

Systems and Process Support

• Partners with HRIS to support compensation system updates, testing, reporting, and resolution of system issues.
• Assists with maintaining accurate compensation data and identifying opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and administrative efficiency.
• Develops and maintains compensation documentation, guidelines, and training materials to support consistent program administration.

Compliance and Collaboration

• Maintains confidentiality of employee compensation information and supports compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborates with HR, Accounting, Payroll, Finance, and other business partners to support accurate and timely compensation administration.
• Performs other duties and supports additional projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, required.
• CCP certification, preferred.

Experience/Skills:

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in compensation, including exposure to base pay, incentive compensation, market pricing, compensation analysis, and program administration required.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing compensation processes, analyzing complex data, and developing actionable recommendations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including experience with complex formulas, data analysis, and financial modeling.
• Experience with HRIS and compensation management systems; Workday experience preferred.
• Experience administering equity compensation programs and coordinating with external stock plan providers preferred.
• Experience with compensation surveys, market benchmarking, salary structures, and incentive compensation calculations required or strongly preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS & COMPLIANCE

• Works in a professional office environment with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments. The position requires extended periods of computer use, data analysis, and reviewing reports. May require occasional flexibility to meet deadlines and support time-sensitive compensation processes.
• Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of employee compensation and other sensitive information. Must adhere to company policies, procedures, internal controls, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to compensation, including FLSA, ERISA, and applicable tax withholding and reporting requirements.

Bloomin' Brands offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at BloominBrandsBenefits.com

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