Equity & Compensation Analyst

Ancestry•Lehi, UT

6d•$65,300 - $81,630•Hybrid

About The Position

The Compensation & Equity Analyst is responsible for the day to day execution, administration and continuous improvement of the company’s compensation and equity programs. This role manages the day-to-day operations of equity administration and compensation program implementation while ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering a strong employee experience. The Compensation & Equity Analyst partners with internal stakeholders and external vendors to analyze program performance and provide data-driven recommendations that align with company strategy, market benchmarks, and business needs. This role combines operational execution and analytical insight to ensure compensation programs are competitive and well understood by employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Mathematics or a related field, or equivalent experience
3–5+ years of experience administering compensation or equity programs in a corporate HR or Total Rewards environment
Experience working with compensation and equity administration platforms and HRIS systems such as Shareworks, Pave, Workday, ADP, or similar systems
Strong proficiency with compensation and equity administration platforms and HRIS systems
Experience managing system integrations, workflows, and employee self-service functionality
Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities
Ability to analyze compensation and equity data to identify trends and potential opportunities
Experience using data to identify program improvements and forecast compensation and equity costs
Working knowledge of compensation regulations including ERISA, FLSA
Experience supporting audits and regulatory compliance initiatives
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex compensation and equity information into clear employee messaging
Ability to collaborate effectively with HR partners, Finance, Accounting, Legal, and external vendors
Strong organizational and project management capabilities
High level of discretion when handling confidential employee data
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Administer the company’s compensation program, including annual compensation cycle execution, compensation structure integrity and process documentation.
Coordinate with HR and Finance for timely issue resolution, and high service quality for employees.
Support administration of the company’s stock incentive plan, including grant issuance, share pool oversight, share release, company disbursement execution, tax form distribution.
Partner with external parties as well as internal partners in accounting and legal to execute processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
Manage compensation administration and visualization systems and HRIS integrations, including platforms such as Pave, Workday or ADP.
Contribute to configuration, system updates, and automation of workflows to improve operational efficiency and enable effective employee self-service.
Analyze internal and external compensation trends and employee engagement data to assess program effectiveness.
Develop reports and dashboards to inform leadership decisions related to compensation strategy, cost management, and program design.
Identify opportunities to enhance transparency, understanding, improve communications, and increase employee experience with compensation and equity awards.
Point of contact for HR Business Partner and employee questions regarding compensation and equity programs.
Partner with HR, Accounting, Finance, and others to build and maintain self-serve tools which address operational issues, and support ongoing program optimization.
Point of contact for completion of market benchmarking surveys, data consolidation, and tool development in support of market-informed compensation philosophy.