Senior Total Rewards Strategist

Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University is seeking a Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst to support the Executive Director in designing, administering and analyzing compensation programs. This role conducts market research, benchmarking, and financial modeling to ensure pay and benefits practices are competitive, equitable, aligned with institutional goals, and compliant with applicable laws and governance standards.

The position partners with Human Resources leadership, Legal Counsel, Finance, and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of progressive experience in compensation management, financial analysis or human resources.
• Knowledge of federal regulations regarding employment.
• Proven ability to 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

• Total Rewards Reporting and Data Management: analyze compensation and benefits data; develop reports and dashboards; ensure data integrity.
• Total Rewards Program Administration: support employment agreements, compensation adjustments, and benefits; manage incentive programs.
• Executive Compensation Analysis: conduct market analyses and benchmark executive compensation; prepare recommendations for senior leadership.
• Total Rewards Strategic & Project Management Support: research trends and support workforce planning efforts.
• Governance and Compliance: monitor compliance with federal/state requirements affecting compensation and benefits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Project management

Decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

HRIS

Job description

Wake Forest University is seeking a Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst to support the Executive Director in designing, administering and analyzing compensation programs. This role conducts market research, benchmarking, and financial modeling to ensure pay and benefits practices are competitive, equitable, aligned with institutional goals, and compliant with applicable laws and governance standards.

The position partners with Human Resources leadership, Legal Counsel, Finance, and external