People & Culture Senior Analyst, Compensation

Job Summary:

The People & Culture (P&C) Senior Analyst Compensation will take team lead on enterprise-wide programs within the Performance and Compensation Center of Excellence (COE). The Senior Analyst will drive process and/or program improvements through the use of best practice gathering, synthesizing feedback and data, and technical expertise, while also ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and/or policy obligations. The Senior Analyst lends subject matter expertise on firm wide and/or business line initiatives. The role collaborates with People & Culture colleagues and business leaders across the firm to build solutions that support strategic priorities.

Job Duties:

• Leads firm-wide employee compensation programs, including but not limited to annual compensation cycle, benchmarking and market trend analyses, and recommendations on program design
• Executes complex analyses of internal and external compensation data
• Leads annual compensation cycle activities, including planning, data preparation, system configuration, manager guidance, approval reporting, and post-cycle analysis
• Administers salary survey participation, including survey selection, benchmarking, job matches, data validation, submission, and results analysis
• Interprets and applies pay transparency requirements and leads compliance discussions and related projects from the compensation team
• Evaluates job descriptions and applies job evaluation criteria to correctly classify roles under wage and hour laws and to support job architecture, job leveling, and compensation decisions
• Diagnoses opportunities for improvement, makes policy or program enhancement recommendations and implements approved process improvements
• Develops and implements communication strategy, project plans and standard operating procedures for assigned programs
• Stays abreast of organizational changes and best practices and incorporates knowledge into project planning
• Maintains compliance with applicable regulatory obligations and internal policies
• Evaluates HCM Cloud capability for supporting program goals and deliverables and collaborates with P&C System counterpart on implementing solutions
• Lends expertise to compensation projects and initiatives
• Develops compensation reports, dashboards, presentations, and executive-level summaries
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Mentors, coaches, and guides team members on projects and deliverables

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree, required
• Master's degree in business, human resources/labor relations, or organizational development, preferred

Experience:

• Five (5) or more years of experience in base compensation program management, required
• Experience evaluating markets trends affecting pay practices and developing business solutions, required
• Data analysis experience required
• Experience applying regulatory (e.g., FLSA, Pay Transparency) and/or compliance standards to daily work, required
• Experience managing and implementing organization wide projects or programs, required
• Experience with incentive pay design, preferred

License/Certifications:

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), preferred

Software:

• Cloud experience, such as HCM Cloud or equivalent, required
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project and Word, required
• Power BI experience, preferred

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Takes initiative
• Effective communication skills
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to meet project deadlines with a strong focus on details
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Ability to work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to influence and build relationships
• Must be able to maintain confidential information and matters with discretion
• Ability to communicate with all levels of leadership while providing a high level of customer service and confidentiality
• Able to appropriately use technology to improve processes and efficiency

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you'll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you'll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we're building together.

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*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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