Senior Compensation Strategist

MFS International Australia Pty Ltd; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive incentive bonus

Retirement contributions (15% of base)

Education assistance and tuition

Job summary

MFS is hiring a Senior Compensation Analyst to own complex compensation programs, applying market data and governance to guide decisions. You will partner with HR, Finance, and leaders to ensure programs align with our compensation philosophy and drive business objectives.

The role requires 6–8+ years of experience, deep analytical skills, and advanced Excel capabilities to build and maintain models, interpret trends, and deliver actionable recommendations in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area.
• 6–8+ years of experience in compensation, financial analysis or closely related analytical discipline.
• Strong analytical capability with experience using market data and analytics to inform recommendations and decisions.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including building and maintaining complex models and analyses

Responsibilities

• Owns and leads complex compensation programs, processes, or functional capabilities (e.g., market data, governance, annual planning, partnering standards), operating independently within established frameworks.
• Applies deep compensation knowledge to evaluate issues, identify risks, and develop practical, value-added solutions aligned with MFS’s Compensation Philosophy.
• Leverages compensation analytics and external market data to assess competitiveness, internal equity, and program effectiveness.
• Interprets data and trends to develop insights, scenarios, and recommendations that inform compensation decisions and planning.
• Provides senior-level consultation to HR partners, Finance, and business stakeholders on compensation matters, including interpretation of guidelines and application of market data.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area

Tools

Workday

MarketPay

Job description

MFS is hiring a Senior Compensation Analyst to own complex compensation programs, applying market data and governance to guide decisions. You will partner with HR, Finance, and leaders to ensure programs align with our compensation philosophy and drive business objectives.

The role requires 6–8+ years of experience, deep analytical skills, and advanced Excel capabilities to build and maintain models, interpret trends, and deliver actionable recommendations in a collaborative, hybrid environment.