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Relay · 2 hours ago

Senior Compensation Analyst

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Relay is a cloud-based technology platform focused on improving communications and productivity for frontline teams. They are seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to lead initiatives that ensure competitive compensation practices while supporting the company's growth and talent objectives.

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Responsibilities

Partner with the SVP, People Services and CEO to design and refine compensation philosophy and frameworks that support business growth and talent objectives

Collaborate with the finance team to ensure sales compensation and commission plans are accurately calculated and distributed monthly, quarterly, and annually, directly supporting the company's growth objectives

Lead bi-annual company-wide compensation processes, including base pay, bonus, and equity reviews in partnership with Business Partners and leaders

Analyze internal pay equity, market competitiveness, and pay-for-performance alignment with Relay’s compensation philosophy

Provide guidance and build job architecture, leveling, and career progression frameworks

Conduct and interpret market surveys to benchmark compensation programs within the tech industry

Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to leadership using market data, internal metrics, and industry trends

Maintain and enhance compensation databases and market pricing tools

Develop and manage dashboards and analytics to monitor compensation trends, internal equity, and budget impact

Prepare executive-level reports and presentations to inform People Services and business decisions

Ensure data integrity across People systems and compensation tools

Act as a primary point of contact for compensation-related inquiries from Recruiting, People Business Partners, and leaders, keeping all relevant parties informed

Leader of strategic thinking related to system tools support for compensation data

Act as a subject matter expert on compensation policies, compliance, and best practices

Drive the development of comp-related communications and educational materials, helping to communicate our compensation philosophy and evolve our organizational understanding

Qualification

Compensation strategy designMarket analysisAdvanced analytical skillsCompensation principles knowledgeExcel proficiencyPeople systems experienceCCP certificationTrust buildingData-driven mindsetStrategic thinkingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field

5+ years of progressive compensation experience, with at least 2 years in the technology industry

Strong knowledge of compensation principles, market pricing, job evaluation, sales compensation and equity programs

Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and experience with People systems and compensation platforms

Proven ability to synthesize complex data and communicate insights clearly to non-technical audiences

Experience supporting a mix of technical and non-technical roles from entry level to c-suite positions

A balance of analytical rigor and strategic thinking

Comfort working in a fast-paced, data-driven environment

Ability to build trust and influence at all levels of the organization

A passion for fairness, transparency, and innovation in rewards

Preferred

CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or related certification

Experience with high-growth tech environments

Familiarity with incentive design and equity compensation modeling

Experience with Radford, Mercer, Pave, and/or Lattice is a strong plus

Benefits

100% Paid Insurance Health, Dental, Vision, Long/Short Term Disability and Life Insurance benefits for you and those who depend on you

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) Savings Plan + Company Match

Baby Cash Reward + Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Perks, including a world-class onsite fitness center with instructor led classes + locker room as well as endless outdoor amenities whether tennis, basketball, cycling, or pickleball is your jam

Free Snacks and Fun Times

Latest tech, standing desks, and all the accessories and software you need to succeed in your role