Compensation Analyst

SailPoint • Austin, TX

8d • Remote

About The Position

SailPoint is seeking a Compensation Analyst to support the administration, analysis, and governance of its global compensation programs. This role is crucial for core program execution, data modeling, stakeholder consultation, and ensuring program integrity. The analyst will help maintain competitive, equitable, and data-backed compensation practices while supporting global compensation strategy. The ideal candidate possesses strong numerical modeling skills, data integrity, analytical discipline, and a commitment to delivering verified, executive-ready work.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Lookups, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, SUMIFS, and logical formulas).
• Demonstrated ability to build scalable, structured workbooks with built-in self-audits, reconciliation controls, and cross-tab verifications (tie-outs) to guarantee data accuracy.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data effectively and draw sound conclusions.
• Instinctive commitment to data verification and the discipline to mathematically tie out summary totals against raw baseline data before submitting deliverables.
• Drive to understand the business context and mechanics behind the numbers, with a demonstrated ability to research internal documentation and plan guidelines to solve problems.
• High accountability and openness to feedback, demonstrated by a habit of identifying root causes and implementing permanent process safeguards.
• 2+ years of progressive analytical experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, or Financial Analysis, including experience with market survey platforms (Radford preferred) and focal merit/bonus cycles.
• Proven track record of exercising strict discretion and integrity when handling confidential compensation data.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to communicate progress, assumptions, and timelines clearly to minimize rework.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Analytics, or a related quantitative field, plus 2 years of relevant experience (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience with global compensation practices and regulations (e.g., EU Pay Transparency Directive).
• Prior experience with the Workday Compensation module and ServiceNow ticketing.
• Familiarity with the application of AI tools in data analysis and process optimization within total rewards.

Responsibilities

• Perform market benchmarking and job leveling evaluations utilizing published survey sources (Radford/Aon).
• Conduct ad-hoc pricing analyses for new and emerging roles to ensure salary structures remain market-competitive.
• Provide analytical and administrative support for global base pay, incentive, and equity programs, including data entry, report generation, data analyses, Workday audits, and program documentation.
• Support global annual focal review processes (merit, bonus, and equity planning) in Workday, including system testing, adjustment modeling, leader review workbook preparation, budget tracking, and execution.
• Manage monthly bonus calculations, applying proration rules and preparing verified summary reports.
• Provide guidance to People Managers, Talent Acquisition, and HRBPs regarding compensation recommendations, ensuring alignment with compensation philosophy, pay bands, and governance guidelines.
• Manage and resolve compensation inquiries through ServiceNow, applying sound judgment and established policy interpretations.
• Support compliance with applicable global and regional compensation laws and pay transparency regulations.
• Execute analytical tasks and modeling within compensation-related projects as assigned.

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
• SailPoint Corporate Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission
• Potential eligibility for equity participation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level