ZARA · 3 days ago
Lead Compensation Analyst
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expZara is an international fashion brand that offers the latest trends for women, men, and children. The Lead Compensation Analyst will drive the optimization of compensation processes through data analytics, ensuring pay equity and developing comprehensive compensation programs across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Retail
Hiring Manager
Angela Liu
Responsibilities
Utilize the organization’s job architecture to evaluate and classify positions based on job responsibilities, required skills, and relevant market data
Conduct job evaluations and market pricing for roles across all levels, ensuring alignment with internal structures and external competitiveness
Analyze market data to develop and recommend salary ranges, adjustments, and structures, including geographical cost-of-living and cost-of-labor assessments
Leverage advanced data analytics to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of compensation programs, providing actionable, data-driven insights and strategic recommendations for continuous improvement
Perform pay equity analyses to identify and address disparities; partner with HR and leadership to develop and maintain equitable pay practices
Prepare and present comprehensive compensation reports and dashboards for senior leadership, highlighting market trends, internal benchmarks, and program performance to guide strategic decisions
Support the education and training of HR partners on compensation best practices, including merit increases, promotions, and other pay adjustments, ensuring consistency with organizational goals, pay equity, and market competitiveness
Lead the execution of the annual compensation planning process, including merit, bonus, and incentive programs
Collaborate with HR stakeholders to identify process improvement opportunities, define ownership, and streamline compensation workflows for greater efficiency and alignment with organizational objectives
Manage analyses and reporting related to variable pay programs, including bonuses and incentive compensation
Partner with HR teams to ensure job descriptions align with both internal standards and external market practices
Stay current with U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico compensation-related laws and regulations, ensuring all programs and practices remain compliant
Coordinate project planning, timelines, and deliverables for both scheduled and ad hoc compensation initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in compensation analysis, job evaluation, and market pricing
Strong proficiency in data analysis tools and advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools is a plus
Familiarity with compensation survey methodologies, participation processes, and market benchmarking practices
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion
Strong organizational skills with the ability to execute daily tasks, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences
Understanding of the retail market landscape in the U.S. or Puerto Rico is a plus
Preferred
Bilingual Spanish is preferred, but not required
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Company
ZARA
Zara is a forward-thinking force in fashion; embodying what is possible when responsibility and aspiration are accessible to all.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase