Compensation Analyst

SailPoint

1d•Remote

About The Position

As a Compensation Analyst, you will be a key contributor to the team supporting SailPoint's global compensation programs. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic environment, contributing directly to highly visible program administration, insightful data analysis, effective stakeholder engagement, and an exceptional employee experience. You will be instrumental in ensuring our compensation practices remain both competitive and equitable, all while significantly expanding your professional knowledge in global compensation strategy. This is a fully remote role but might require occasional travel (once or twice a year) to headquarters in Austin, Texas.

Requirements

Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in advanced MS Excel functions (Lookups, Pivot Tables, If/Sumif formulas, and related functions).
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data effectively and provide insights based on results. Possess strong attention to detail and the capacity for self-verification of work.
Survey Experience: Experience with compensation survey participation and analysis (Radford preferred).
Focal Programs: Prior experience supporting annual focal or merit cycles.
Discretion: Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential and proprietary information.
Problem Solving: Focused on resolving business problems by applying learned techniques and exercising sound judgment within defined practices. Able to proactively locate resources or seek assistance to solve problems.
Collaboration: Strong cross-team collaboration skills with the ability to communicate progress and assumptions clearly to minimize rework.
Growth Mindset: Commitment to continuous learning, openness to feedback (both positive or negative), and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities or directions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance or relevant field, plus 2 years of related experience (or equivalent work experience).
Prior experience with the Workday Compensation module.
Experience in global compensation practices and regulations.
Familiarity with the evolving role of AI in data analysis or process optimization, and a strong interest in learning its potential application within compensation

Responsibilities

Benchmarking & Market Data: Engage in benchmarking activities, including survey submission and data analysis. Manage vendor relationships where required. Support the maintenance of existing salary ranges and assist in identifying market trends to ensure program market competitiveness.
Market Analysis: Conduct ad hoc market analyses for existing and new roles across various geographic locations, utilizing standard practices and procedures.
Consultation & Support: Provide guidance to managers and stakeholders on compensation recommendations. Ensure adherence to established compensation philosophy and guidelines while balancing business needs.
Program Administration: Provide analytical and administrative support for global base pay, incentive, and equity programs. This includes data entry, report generation, data audits, and assisting with program documentation.
Annual Review Support: Support the annual focal review processes (merit, bonus, and equity planning) through the effective use of Workday. Assist with system testing, adjustment analyses, budget tracking, and execution to ensure fair decisions.
Bonus Tracking: Manage bonus tracking by calculating amounts and preparing summaries for review by senior team members.
Compensation related Inquiries: Address inquiries from employees and stakeholders through ServiceNow, exercising judgment within defined procedures to determine appropriate actions.
Compliance: Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations pertaining to compensation.
Project Participation: Own tasks within compensation-related projects as needed.

Benefits

Health and wellness coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Disability coverage: Short-term and long-term disability
Life protection: Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Additional life coverage options: Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
Flexible spending accounts for health care, and dependent care; limited purpose flexible spending account
Financial security: 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matching
Time off benefits: Flexible vacation policy
Holidays: 8 paid holidays annually
Sick leave
Parental support: Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Care Counselors
Voluntary benefits: Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance options
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution