Associate Principal Compensation Analyst

Tekion

5d

About The Position

The Associate Principal Compensation Analyst serves as a senior individual contributor and subject-matter expert within the Compensation team. This role partners closely with People Partners, Talent, and Finance to design, evaluate, and administer Tekion’s global compensation programs. The analyst provides strategic guidance on market competitiveness, pay equity, incentive design, and compensation governance, ensuring alignment with Tekion’s total rewards philosophy and business strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Experience with compensation within a technology or software development company is required.
• 12+ years of experience in compensation analysis, consulting, or total rewards design.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, data modeling, and analytics; experience with Workday, Radford, or other survey platforms required.
• Strong understanding of job architecture frameworks, market pricing, and global pay regulations.
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and storytelling skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Nice To Haves

• CCP or similar professional certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead complex analyses to evaluate market competitiveness of base, variable, and equity compensation programs.
• Partner with People Business Partners and business leaders to develop and model compensation proposals for new and existing roles.
• Manage annual and ad hoc compensation cycle analytics, including merit, promotion, and bonus reviews.
• Conduct market benchmarking and participate in compensation surveys to maintain accurate, current market data.
• Develop compensation models, dashboards, and forecasting tools to support people and finance decision-making.
• Advise leadership on compensation frameworks for emerging job families, new geographies, and organizational growth initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance standards, pay transparency laws, and global reporting requirements.
• Serve as a compensation consultant to senior People partners, providing interpretation and recommendations for complex pay scenarios.
• Lead cross-functional projects related to job architecture, levelling, and total rewards enablement.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous stock options
• 100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical, dental and vision coverage
• Great benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave and free snacks and beverages
• The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful companies
• Be part of an early stage, hyper-growth start-up with the opportunity to grow and prosper
• Work on the latest and coolest technologies – everything is home-grown and built ground-up
• A dynamic work environment with a strong sense of community and collaboration
• The open and transparent culture that encourages innovation, rewards performance and discourages hierarchy
• Exciting opportunities for career growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees