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Position Summary:
As a Senior Compensation Analyst, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing our compensation programs to attract, motivate, and retain top talent. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive analyses of compensation data, evaluating market trends, and making recommendations to ensure our compensation strategies are competitive and aligned with organizational objectives.
The role will require someone able to balance and experiment with innovation and automation creatively using AI-powered tooling. You will design & implement AI tooling and agents to automate job evaluations and market benchmarking, utilize predictive analytics for salary adjustments, and leverage AI for comprehensive compensation analysis and automated pay equity analysis. Additionally, you will experiment with AI-enhanced incentive plans and ensure compliance through automated monitoring
Position Contribution:
In this role, you will be at the forefront of shaping Pax8's reputation as a leading technology company that attracts and retains top talent. By leveraging AI-powered tools and innovative compensation strategies, you will ensure that our compensation practices are not only competitive but also forward-thinking and equitable. Your work will directly contribute to creating a high-performance culture where employees feel valued and motivated.
Essential Responsibilities:
Job Evaluation and Salary Structure:
- Conduct job evaluations and market benchmarking to create and maintain accurate salary ranges, structures, and job architecture across various job families and levels.
- Analyze and interpret salary survey data, market trends, and competitive practices to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness of compensation programs.
- Recommend adjustments to salary ranges/structures, and architecture based on market data, industry standards, and organizational goals.
- Ensure proper maintenance, evaluation and evolution of Pax8 job architecture
Compensation Analysis and Planning:
- Conduct comprehensive analysis of compensation data for current employees as well as M&A integrations, including base pay, incentives, bonuses, and equity, to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement; summarizes potential costs and makes recommendations.
- Analyze compensation-related metrics, such as pay equity, pay for performance, and cost projections, and provide insights and recommendations to drive decision-making.
- Collaborate with Finance and other stakeholders to develop annual compensation budgets, forecasts, and long-term projections.
- Brainstorm and create efficiency driven process and AI tooling improvements to elevate the operational aspects of managing the day-to-day compensation tasks (workflows, approvals, reporting, data loads)
Compensation Programs:
- Administer compensation programs, including annual focal salary increases, incentive plans, bonus structures, and equity programs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our compensation programs are aligned with IPO requirements, including disclosure obligations, equity plan considerations, and regulatory compliance.
Communication and Stakeholder Management:
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and other stakeholders to educate and advise managers and employees on compensation-related matters, policies, and programs.
- Prepare and deliver clear and concise presentations, reports, and communications to senior leadership and executive teams.
- Support the development and delivery of compensation training programs and materials to enhance understanding and awareness among managers and employees.
Professional Development
- Drive your own personal development and performance improvements by participating in learning paths on Elev8, taking part in Pax8 L&D programs, receiving peer or managers coaching, taking on stretch projects or on the job training.
Ideal Skills, Experience, and Competencies:
- Proven experience as a Compensation Analyst or similar role, with at least 5 years of experience in compensation analysis and program design.
- Exposure to a Global, technology environment with M&A experience.
- Strong understanding of compensation principles, practices, and regulations.
- In-depth knowledge of job evaluation methodologies, salary survey analysis, and market benchmarking.
- Proficiency in using compensation survey tools (e.g., MarketPay), HRIS systems (Workday), equity platforms (Shareworks) and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and modeling.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex compensation concepts to diverse audiences.
- Ability to take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of curiosity, urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
- Ability to secure and deploy resources effectively and efficiently
- Ability to operate effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; or equivalent work experience
- Professional certifications such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or similar are a plus.
- Qualified candidates can expect a compensation range of $90,000 /yr to $110,000/yr or more depending on experience.
Expected Closing Date: 05/30/2025
- Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible, Open Vacation
- Paid Sick Time Off
- Extended Leave for Life events
- RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
- Career Development Programs
- Stock Option Eligibility
- Employee-led Resource Groups
Please take a moment to review our Proprietary Rights and Non-Competition Agreement —this document outlines important information about your rights and responsibilities if you join our team.
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