Sr. Compensation Analyst

BRADY WORLDWIDE INC; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave & family planning

Job summary

Brady Worldwide Inc. is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst in Fort Mill, SC to lead global compensation and total rewards programs. You will partner with leadership to design programs, manage merit and bonus processes in Workday, and drive analytics to inform strategy and policy decisions.

You will collaborate with HR partners worldwide, use Payfactors for benchmarking, and stay ahead of pay equity regulations while supporting mergers and acquisitions as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Statistics, Information Systems, Business or related field.
• 5+ years of compensation or financial analysis experience with advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation activities including job evaluations, salary recommendations, and market benchmarking.
• Manage annual merit and bonus processes and maintain compensation structures.
• Generate KPI and turnover reports for decision-making and partner with HRIS for process improvements.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Multi-project management

Process improvement

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR/Finance/Statistics/IS/Business

Tools

Workday

Payfactors

HRIS

Job description

Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States

What We Need:

The Senior Compensation Analyst at Brady will play a pivotal role within the Brady Total Rewards team. They will partner with leadership on program design and will spearhead the execution and administration of our global compensation and total rewards programs. This role entails managing the annual merit and bonus process in Workday, overseeing compensation structures, conducting in-depth analyses to drive strategic insights, and providing essential support to HR business partners worldwide. This role reports directly to the Global Director of Total Rewards.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Take charge of all compensation activities, including job evaluations, salary recommendations, creating and enhancing compensation structures, developing controls and completing audits and identifying ways to improve upon current compensation practices.
• Collaborate in the strategic development of new compensation programs and policies to align with organizational goals.
• Lead the annual merit and bonus process in Workday, including coordination of merit budgets, ensuring accuracy of bonus payout calculations, and preparation of communications and training materials. Collaborate with HRIS and HR business partners to drive process improvements.
• Utilize Payfactors to automate benchmarking and conduct pay equity analyses, ensuring proactive insights and compliance with regulations.
• Stay updated on pay transparency and pay equity regulations. Collaborate with key stakeholders to raise awareness, devise roadmaps, and implement strategies for compliance.
• Determine global salary survey needs, participate in surveys, and interpret results to benchmark current practices effectively.
• Assist in the annual review of executive compensation levels and prepare comprehensive annual U.S. total compensation statements.
• Generate and maintain turnover, compensation, and other KPI reports to inform decision-making processes.
• Partner with HRIS to leverage technology for enhanced compensation process administration.
• Support integration of compensation programs for mergers and acquisitions as needed.

What You Will Need To Be Successful:

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Finance, Statistics, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of compensation or financial analysis experience, demonstrating advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional analytical skills with a strong attention to detail, ability to solve problems, and think creatively with a proactive mindset for process improvement and problem-solving.
• Mindset for continuous improvement with the ability to speak up when an opportunity is identified.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with ability to analyze large volumes of data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fostering collaboration and clarity.
• Dedication to building and maintaining strong relationships to drive successful outcomes

About Us:

Who we are:
Brady Corporation is a global industrial technology leader dedicated to making workplaces safer, more productive, and more connected. Backed by a 110+ year legacy of reliability and innovation, we have entered an exciting era of transformation and growth, powered by more than 10,000 team members serving customers across 40+ countries. Following our acquisition of Honeywell's Productivity Solutions and Services business in August 2026, Brady brings together trusted leadership in safety, materials science, and identification with advanced mobile computing, scanning, and automation. We help organizations make work safer, more productive, and more connected by transforming everyday critical information into actionable intelligence. Our end-to-end platform unites two powerful pillars:

• Identification Solutions: High-performance labels, safety signs, engineered materials, and rugged industrial printing systems.
• Intelligent Productivity Solutions: Industry-leading mobile computers, barcode/RFID scanners, specialized software, voice automation, and workflow services.

From aerospace, healthcare, and laboratories to manufacturing plants, retail, data centers, and global transportation and logistics hubs, we empower customers to identify, protect, track, and optimize the people, assets, and processes that keep the world running. Why work at Brady:
A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.

Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
• Dress-for-your-day dress code
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program