Lead Analyst

- The Compensation and Benefits Lead Analyst plays a key role within the Human Resources team, supporting global compensation and benefits programs.

- This position is responsible for analyzing market data, advising on job evaluations, managing salary and equity planning processes, and ensuring compliance across regions.

- The role also supports international benefits administration and leads the company's global recognition platform. Ideal candidates bring strong analytical skills, global experience, and a deep understanding of compensation strategy and regulatory frameworks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

- As a member of the Human Resources team, the Compensation and Benefits Lead Analyst establishes relationships within the HR function and provides support aligned to the strategic requirements of the business.

- In this capacity, the Lead Analyst will participate in compensation and benefits surveys, analyzing data to determine the organization's competitive position within the regions.

- Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of all global base salary and short and long-term variable compensation programs, working closely with Total Rewards (TR) Leadership.

- Monitor trends in the competitive market to ensure both design and pay equity opportunities allow for the attraction and retention of high performers/key talent.

- Provide advice and support to HR team related to job evaluation, policy and interpretation of plans (including creative solutions to specific compensation-related programs).

- Review requests for new or revised job descriptions to determine target salary ranges based on the scope of the role and related Job Architecture attributes.

- Support activity for all Salary, Bonus and Equity Planning processes including system design, training, and implementation.

- Work closely with Benefits Manager to assist in administering, implementing, and maintaining employee benefits programs outside the US, ensuring compliance with country legislative benefits offerings.

- Compile benefits-related statistics and census data and summarize survey information to support benefits recommendations.

- Reconcile all EMEA benefits provider billings and process payment of invoices.

- Responsible for administration of global rewards and recognition platform, finding ways to increase engagement and utilization; communicates and executes on the companywide recognition awards, including nomination process and budget allocation.

- Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Experience & Skills:

- A university degree in Human Resources, Finance or related discipline is strongly preferred. Certification in Compensation, Benefits and/or Human Resources (e.g., CCP, CBP, SHRM) is a strong plus.

- At least of 8 years of compensation design and administration experience with at least 3 years of global experience in US and India.

- Working knowledge of country, federal and/or state regulations affecting the administration of broad-based or statutory benefits and retirement/pension plans including but not limited to FLSA, Equal Pay Act, Pay Transparency and GDPR.

- This role requires the ability to analyze a variety of data simultaneously, in order to evaluate internal equity, external competitiveness and legal compliance of the organization's compensation and benefits practices.

- Ability to work with financial metrics and data with a solid understanding of how compensation design impacts financial outcomes; prepare analysis/reports on various design related initiatives for leadership and/or stakeholders.

- Demonstrates a high degree of autonomy by independently managing tasks, taking initiative to drive projects forward, and exercising sound judgment when making decisions without direct supervision.

- Strong mathematical and analytical aptitude used to prepare/analyze TR costs.

- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve complex compensation-related issues.

- Detail oriented with strong attention to accuracy.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, multitask and work independently.

- Team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, negotiate, partner and consult with a wide variety of audiences.

- Advanced Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Excel and Power Point) and excellent research skills.