Compensation Analyst

The aim of Talent Merchants is to do business appropriately, which translates into morally. We won't push people into positions and we're not going to treat them as products.

Responsible for assisting and advising client groups on their compensation needs and providing global compensation program support. Provide regular counsel and compensation recommendations to client groups and recruiters. Partner with HRIS to define compensation requirements and provide support for HR systems implementation. Analyze competitive data for target labor markets including salary survey support. Evaluate new jobs and salary ranges. Prepare studies and make recommendations to management on compensation programs and practices. Administer monthly stock grants and bonus accruals.

* Advise client groups on company’s compensation philosophy, practices, and programs; provide compensation expertise and support to management, Staffing and HR business partners. * Administer annual base, bonus & equity rewards, including developing/updating global budgets, guidelines, and tools; preparing communication materials; and analyzing and counseling management on recommendations. * Evaluate jobs, determine salary ranges, and educate management on appropriate job classification, title, and grade. Review proposed promotions and adjustments and counsel managers on compensation-related challenges. * Conduct market assessments for development of global base/bonus budgets, guidelines, and programs * Provide guidance and secure approvals for new hire and ongoing equity grants. * Maintain/update global salary ranges, job codes, grades, bonus targets, and equity guidelines; partner with HR Operations to ensure accuracy of compensation data in HRIS. * Partner with HRIS to define compensation requirements and provide support for new HR systems implementation. * Prepare survey submissions as needed & respond to inquiries from survey providers. * Ensure effective communication/promotion of the company's compensation programs and practices to HR, management, employees & candidates globally. * Ensure compliance with local/federal compensation requirements and statutes. * Actively support team members across HR and look for opportunities to improve processes, policies, and service levels. * Provide guidance to compensation vendors or consultants as needed. * May develop equity guidelines/budgets and prepare quarterly usage reports and projections.

* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and 5+ years related compensation experience; experience in a high-tech environment highly desired; global experience preferred. * Proactive team member with strong customer service orientation, excellent attention to detail and follow through. * Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment; strong sense of urgency in driving projects to completion. * Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills with strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills. * Advanced Excel plus strong Word and PowerPoint skills required. * Strong working knowledge of current compensation/employment laws. * Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion and good judgment. * Experience with SAP and SuccessFactors preferred.