Compensation Analyst

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About the team and role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Compensation Analyst to support the design, implementation, and management of our compensation programs. This role will partner closely with HR, Talent Acquisition, HRIS Teams and business leaders to ensure our compensation practices are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our strategic goals.
How you'll make a difference:

• Analyze market data, internal compensation metrics, and job structures to evaluate and benchmark roles across the organization.
• Support the administration of compensation programs, including base pay, bonus plans, and equity awards.
• Participate in compensation surveys and synthesize data to provide market insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with HRBPs to provide guidance on job leveling, titling, and compensation ranges based on established guidelines.
• Support the annual compensation review cycle, including data audits, system preparation, and reporting.
• Make proactive recommendations to address any gaps between employees and the market, including disparities based on various metrics, demographics and regions; perform bespoke competitive analyses as needed, with guidance.
• Review new hire offers and provide offer support/consultation to the recruiting team
• Review and approve job requisitions, offers, and employee changes to ensure they are within established ranges/guidelines.
• Monitor pay equity and compliance with relevant labor laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, pay transparency).
• Contribute to compensation-related projects such as career architecture, geographic pay strategies, or equity refresh planning.
• Maintain compensation and job data within our HRIS (Workday).

Who you are:

• Strong analytical and Excel skills; experience with data modeling and visualization tools is a plusExcellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• High level of integrity and ethics, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, or a related area (tech or software industry preferred).
• Familiarity with compensation survey providers (e.g., Radford, Mercer, Culpepper).Working knowledge of compensation regulations and best practices.Experience with HRIS and compensation tools (e.g., Workday, Radford, or similar).

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Our salary range reflects the cost of labor across various U.S. geographic markets. The range displayed below reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all our US locations. The base salary offered for this position is determined by several factors, including the applicant's job-related skills, relevant experience, education or training, and work location.
In addition to base salary, our total compensation package may include participation in the company's annual cash bonus plan, variable compensation (OTE) for sales and customer success roles, equity, sign-on payments, and a comprehensive range of health, welfare, and wellbeing benefits based on eligibility. Please visit Klaviyo Rewards to find out more about our Total Rewards package.
Your recruiter can provide more details about the specific salary/OTE range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Base Pay Range For US Locations:
$80,000 - $120,000 USD
Get to Know Klaviyo
We're Klaviyo (pronounced clay-vee-oh). We empower creators to own their destiny by making first-party data accessible and actionable like never before. We see limitless potential for the technology we're developing to nurture personalized experiences in ecommerce and beyond. To reach our goals, we need our own crew of remarkable creators-ambitious and collaborative teammates who stay focused on our north star: delighting our customers. If you're ready to do the best work of your career, where you'll be welcomed as your whole self from day one and supported with generous benefits, we hope you'll join us.
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