Sr Compensation Analyst

Waters Corporation • Milford, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Compensation Analyst provides advanced compensation support to corporate functions and serves as the lead compensation analyst for the LATAM region. This role applies strong technical knowledge, analytical skills, and independent judgment to support annual compensation programs, advise stakeholders, and ensure consistent and compliant compensation outcomes. In addition, this role supports Compensation team programs and initiatives, including participation in annual market pricing activities and job architecture maintenance. Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive compensation experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong working knowledge of compensation theory and practice, including market pricing, merit, incentive, and equity programs.
• Experience supporting corporate functions and/or regional compensation programs.
• Experience participating in annual salary survey processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present analyses to stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting compensation activities in LATAM preferred.
• Experience supporting job architecture, job codes, or role classification frameworks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to HR and business groups, providing recommendations on compensation matters that support business goals and ensure market competitiveness regarding application of compensation policies, practices, and guidelines
• Serve as the primary compensation point of contact for the LATAM region, supporting regional needs while aligning with global compensation programs and policies.
• Support and execute annual compensation processes, including merit, incentive, and equity planning and administration.
• Participate in annual salary survey activities, including job matching, data review, analysis, and application of market data.
• Prepare compensation analyses, guidelines, and materials to support decision-making during annual cycles.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in compensation recommendations and outputs.
• Contribute to and support Compensation team programs, including plan administration, guideline updates, and communications.
• Develop and maintain job codes and associated job data, ensuring accurate alignment with compensation structures and job architecture frameworks.
• Partner with HR and HRIS to support system and data requirements related to job codes, structures, and reporting.
• Prepare summaries, analyses, and materials for internal stakeholders as needed

What This Job Offers

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