Senior Total Rewards & Compensation Analytics Lead

Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks a Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst to support executive compensation design, analysis, and governance. You will partner with HR leadership and external consultants to benchmark pay and administer compensation programs, ensuring equity and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes data management, reporting, and strategic project support within a higher education context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of progressive experience in compensation/HR.
• Knowledge of federal regulations regarding employment.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive HR information.
• Ability to analyze complex information and report data for executive audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze compensation and benefits data; develop reports and dashboards.
• Administer employment agreements, compensation adjustments, and incentive programs.
• Benchmark executive compensation and prepare recommendations for senior leadership.
• Support total rewards projects and long-term workforce planning.
• Ensure governance and compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

7+ years progressive compensation/HR experience

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks a Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst to support executive compensation design, analysis, and governance. You will partner with HR leadership and external consultants to benchmark pay and administer compensation programs, ensuring equity and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes data management, reporting, and strategic project support within a higher education context.