Administrative Compensation Specialist

Accountabilities:

• Support compensation-related processes in Workday and other HR systems by accurately entering, updating, maintaining, and validating employee and compensation data.
• Generate standard and ad hoc reports to support compensation planning, analysis, operational reviews, and leadership decision-making.
• Conduct routine data-quality reviews and audits, identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and coordinate timely resolutions with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with testing, validation, documentation, and implementation of system updates, configuration changes, and process enhancements.
• Support annual and off-cycle compensation programs by preparing templates, trackers, checklists, reports, and other materials required for successful execution.
• Monitor compensation-cycle milestones and deliverables, organize data and documentation, and prepare materials for leadership review and approval.
• Provide administrative support through meeting coordination, agenda and material preparation, follow-up documentation, and maintenance of team processes and standard operating procedures.
• Organize shared drives, SharePoint sites, and team repositories while supporting document governance and version control.
• Take increased ownership of assigned tasks and workstreams during peak compensation periods, proactively escalating risks, dependencies, issues, and timing concerns.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline recurring activities, improve accuracy, reduce manual effort, and strengthen process documentation.
• Support small projects, pilots, and initiatives involving reporting, process improvements, system enhancements, and other compensation-related tools.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and compensation information while delivering a high level of customer service to internal stakeholders.

Requirements:

• 1–3 years of experience working in compensation planning or a closely related compensation operations environment.
• Strong systems knowledge, with Workday experience strongly preferred, and the ability to learn new HR technologies quickly.
• Comprehensive proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Microsoft Project is also valuable.
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with sensitive data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at different organizational levels.
• Ability to independently plan and execute work while contributing effectively within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously, including during periods of competing or shifting priorities.
• Proactive, results-oriented approach with strong problem-solving skills and the judgment to identify and escalate issues appropriately.
• Ability to organize people, activities, documentation, and workflows efficiently while maintaining clear processes and follow-through.
• Customer-focused mindset and ability to build cooperation across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• High learning agility and initiative, with a willingness to take ownership of projects and continuously improve processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when working with employee compensation information.
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint is desirable.

Benefits:

• Base salary: $80,700–$109,400 per year, with actual compensation determined by relevant factors including position requirements and candidate location.
• Bonus potential: Eligibility for an incentive program with payouts based on organizational performance, job level, and individual performance.
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Financial benefits: Retirement savings plan and additional financial wellbeing resources.
• Insurance: Life insurance and sickness and accident benefits.
• Time off: Paid vacation and holidays.
• Professional development: Tuition assistance programs and opportunities to support continued learning.
• Wellbeing: Employee assistance resources and broader health and wellbeing programs.
• Additional perks: Vehicle discounts and other employee programs.
• Work arrangement: Remote-based role in the United States, with potential expectations to work from a company hub up to three times per week if located within the applicable commuting radius.
• Important employment condition: This role does not provide immigration-related sponsorship and is not eligible for relocation benefits.