Senior Specialist, Global Compensation

Summary:

This position is eligible to work onsite at one of our office locations or remote in the following states: MA, MN, TX, UT, CT, NC, RI, WS, IL, AZ, NV, PA, NH, FL, GA, IN, OH, OK, ID, TN

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Specialist, Global Compensation to join our Total Rewards team. This role will primarily support our employee population across North America and EMEA, ensuring competitive, equitable, and compliant compensation practices aligned with our global strategy and local market dynamics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market Analysis & Benchmarking: Conduct compensation benchmarking studies using survey data to ensure market competitiveness across countries. Manage salary range updates based on market insights.

• Compensation Program Support: Assist in the design, implementation, and administration of base pay, incentive plans, and other reward programs tailored to local practices and regulations. Proactively monitor the effectiveness of compensation programs to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Data Management & Reporting: Maintain accurate compensation data and generate reports to support decision-making, budgeting, and workforce planning.

• Compliance & Governance: Ensure compensation practices comply with local labor laws, tax regulations, and internal policies.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Finance teams to provide guidance on compensation-related matters.

• Annual Processes: Support annual compensation cycles, including merit increases, bonus planning, and salary structure reviews.

• Project Participation: Contribute to global and regional compensation projects, including pay equity analysis, system enhancements, career framework improvements, training delivery, and communications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in compensation analysis, preferably in a global or regional role.

• Strong understanding of compensation practices and labor regulations in North America and EMEA markets.

• Proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP).

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and data accuracy.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across cultures and time zones.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with global compensation survey providers (e.g., Mercer, Radford, Willis Towers Watson).

• Certification in compensation (e.g., CCP) is a plus.

• Experience supporting expatriate or mobility programs.

Technical Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Excellent project management skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• High level of integrity and discretion, especially when handling sensitive internal information.

• Experience with compensation and HR systems (e.g., Workday).

• Familiarity with compensation data surveys (e.g., Radford, Mercer, WTW, IPAS).

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across time zones and functions.