Equity Compensation Strategist

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Compensation Manager to deliver and continuously improve compensation programs and processes
• Support the administration and analysis of equity compensation programs, including grant modeling and reporting
• Own discrete compensation workstreams end-to-end, including defined portions of annual merit, bonus, and equity activities
• Build, maintain, and enhance complex compensation models in Excel to support decision-making, scenario analysis, and workforce planning
• Conduct market pricing, job evaluations, and internal pay equity analyses across a global workforce
• Analyze compensation scenarios using multiple quantitative inputs and provide clear, well-reasoned recommendations
• Support deferred compensation programs, including quantitative modeling and coordination with internal and external partners
• Help develop scalable compensation processes, tools, documentation, and controls appropriate for a small but growing team
• Leverage Workday and related systems to support compensation administration, reporting, and data integrity
• Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders on compensation-related initiatives
• Provide informal mentorship to junior resources or contractors on modeling approaches and analytical workflows, as applicable

Requirements

• Typically, 4–6+ years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards, or a closely related quantitative HR or finance-adjacent field
• Experience using Workday HCM for compensation administration, reporting, and data management required
• Exposure to equity compensation programs; startup or high-growth company experience is a plus; private equity experience a plus
• Advanced Excel skills, including experience with large datasets, scenario modeling, data validation, array formulas, and cap table management
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with demonstrated experience building and interpreting compensation or financial models
• Working knowledge of compensation fundamentals, including job architecture, market pricing, salary structures, incentives, and equity compensation
• Experience supporting compensation programs in a global or multi-jurisdictional environment preferred
• Ability to operate effectively in a lean team environment with defined ownership and accountability
• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python) for data analysis or automation is a plus
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills