Compensation Analyst II (Programs & Partnerships)

Affirm

9d • $101,000 - $165,000 • Remote

About The Position

Affirm’s People team builds programs and systems to support an inclusive, high-performing organization. The Compensation Programs & Partnerships team designs, executes, and maintains people programs and partnerships that provide thoughtful experiences and rewards. The Compensation Analyst works with the Senior Manager of Compensation and the broader Compensation team to strategize, build, refine, maintain, and implement programs and initiatives. The role also partners with Affirm’s Technology and Business functions and other cross-functional groups.

The analyst leads the mid-year and annual compensation cycles, supports compensation analysis and recommendations, partners on business initiatives, and provides operational support for incentive compensation design. The role also helps maintain compensation frameworks and job architecture, advises stakeholders on compensation programs, and may engage with external survey companies to keep current on market trends.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in compensation, with an understanding of core compensation concepts and programs.
• Experience leading and managing projects from start to finish using a standard project management lifecycle approach.
• Strong team orientation and ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and cross-functional partners.
• Strong relationship management skills, including the ability to consult, influence, and maintain positive relationships with business stakeholders.
• Enjoy working with data and compiling analyses to tell a story and create solutions.
• Proficiency with Google Sheets and Google Slides.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask across several deliverables while taking a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to different methods while embracing innovation and experimentation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within the technology industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management of mid-year and annual compensation cycles, including planning, timelines, training and enablement resources, meetings, communications, and ad hoc support.
• Use tools and data sources such as Sigma Dashboards, the Radford Global Compensation Database, and Pave to conduct compensation analyses and develop recommendations and presentations.
• Research actual-versus-market pay positioning, leveling distributions, offer and candidate trends, retention risk, spans and layers, and other workforce priorities.
• Partner with the Compensation Programs & Partnerships team to support business initiatives across Technology and Business functions.
• Provide operational support for incentive compensation design, including kickoff meetings, leader focus groups, and creating or updating incentive plan documents.
• Participate in ongoing processes and special projects to refine and uphold Compensation’s programmatic frameworks.
• Provide education and consultation to stakeholders as a subject matter expert on compensation structure, guidance, and programs.
• Maintain the standard job architecture catalog in Workday and internal team documents.
• May participate in sessions with external survey companies, such as AON, to stay current on market trends and share insights.

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Monthly stipends for technology setup and health and wellness options.
• Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars.
• Employee stock purchase plan allowing employees to buy Affirm stock at a discount.
• Equity rewards may be included in the total compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed