Compensation Analyst

For more than 50 years, Photronics has been a global leader in photomask technology, powering the innovation behind the world’s most advanced devices. Our success is built on collaboration, quality, and the dedication of our people.

We are hiring a Compensation Analyst who will support the build out and enhancement of our global compensation framework. This role mixes hands-on analysis with program development, cross-functional partnership, and accountability for delivering accurate, data-driven compensation decisions. You’ll be instrumental in benchmarking base pay structures, documenting processes, and implementing compensation practices that support global business needs.

This is not a “report runner” role. We’re looking for someone who checks their numbers twice, understands the story behind the data, and is comfortable being accountable for accuracy and outcomes.

Location: Photronics: Brookfield, CT. This is an on-site position, and we are not open to remote candidates at this time.

Responsibilities:

Global Compensation Program Support

• Support the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of global base salary structures, job architecture, and pay practices.

• Conduct market pricing and compensation benchmarking using survey data and external sources to inform pay decisions and structure adjustments.

• Participate in job evaluations and leveling exercises; contribute to the development and maintenance of a universal global grade structure.

• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to provide data-driven compensation guidance for new hires, promotions, transfers, and off-cycle adjustments.

• Support annual compensation planning processes, including merit cycles, promotion increases, and bonus modeling.

Stock Plan Administration Support

• Provide analytical and administrative support for equity programs, including RSUs, stock options, and ESPP.

• Assist with grant processing, vesting analysis, award tracking, and reporting.

• Support data validation and reconciliation between HRIS, payroll, and equity administration platforms.

• Partner with Finance and Legal to ensure accurate equity reporting, compliance, and documentation.

• Generate reporting for leadership and audit purposes related to outstanding awards, burn rates, and program utilization.

Analytics & Reporting

• Develop and maintain compensation dashboards, reports, and workforce analytics to support strategic decision-making.

• Perform pay equity and internal alignment analyses; identify trends and provide recommendations.

• Conduct modeling and scenario analysis for compensation programs, incentive designs, and structural changes.

• Own data accuracy by validating inputs, reconciling discrepancies, and ensure reporting integrity across systems.

• Support ad-hoc analytics requests from senior leadership with clear, concise deliverables.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated accountability for data accuracy and analytical precision (strong attention to detail is non-negotiable).

• Experience with salary survey tools and compensation benchmarking methodologies.

• Exposure to stock plan administration and equity reporting preferred.

• Experience contributing to or developing a universal grade structure or job leveling framework is a plus.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into practical recommendations.

Experience

• 3–5 years of direct compensation experience, ideally within a global or publicly traded organization.

• Advanced Excel proficiency required (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, index/match, data modeling; macros plus).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Statistics, or equivalent work experience.

• CCP certification or progress toward being CCP certified, a desirable plus.

Why Photronics:

• Be part of a global technology leader driving innovation for the world’s biggest tech companies.
• Work in a collaborative, growth-focused environment where your expertise will have a real impact.
• Develop your leadership skills by mentoring and guiding a talented accounting team.
• Enjoy stability, challenge, and opportunity at a company with more than 50 years of proven success
• Competitive salary and annual bonus program.
• Equity compensation eligibility.
• Full suite of health and welfare benefits
• 401k with company match.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for team members’ disabilities and religious beliefs or practices.

Agency Notice: Photronics does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach from search firms or employment agencies. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee regarding this opening. Resumes submitted outside of our approved agency engagement process will be considered the sole property of Photronics, and no fees will be paid if such candidates are hired. Only agencies with a valid agreement in place with Photronics and assigned to this role may submit candidates.