Compensation Analyst II

Benefits

U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company contribution, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 6 scheduled paid holidays. Additionally, eligible hourly/non-exempt and exempt employees accrue up to 112 hours of PTO based on years of service and may annually take up to 8 hours of paid volunteer time. Additional paid sick leave is also provided if required by state or local law.

Summary of Position:

The Compensation Analyst II is responsible for the overall design, advanced analysis, and administration of the company’s global compensation programs. This includes evaluating job architecture, performing complex market pricing/analysis, job description creation and evaluation, compensation program compliance, modeling base pay structures, short-term/long-term incentive plans, bonus and sales commission programs, supporting pay equity analytics, and contributing to design of the annual compensation budget. The role must exhibit strong analytical and interpersonal skills in order to align with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to ensure competitive and consistent pay practices across regions.

Essential Functions:

• Provide oversight and guidance for the Company’s compensation function, including market analysis, job description generation, sales incentive plans, compensation plan development, and bonus processing.

• Design, write, and manage contract templates in compliance with state and federal legal requirements, in partnership with Company legal advisers.

• Advise managers and Company leadership on compensation-related decisions that support employee engagement and comply with Company compensation policy and budgetary guidelines.

• Conduct geographic differential market pricing and analysis for all roles using salary survey data and internal benchmarking.

• Perform complex compensation modeling, including salary structure updates, job leveling, and pay adjustment recommendations.

• Support the design and execution of annual merit, bonus, and sales incentive plan cycles.

• Analyze global pay trends and provide recommendations to enhance competitiveness and internal equity.

• Maintain job architecture, job descriptions, and global job families in partnership with HR to ensure roles accurately reflect work performed.

• Review current or restructured internal job and pay data and compare to external market competitiveness; conduct pay equity analyses and remediation planning in partnership with HR and leadership.

• Participate in salary surveys and analyze results to assess the organization’s market position.

• Prepare compensation data, analysis, dashboards, and reports for HR and Company leadership.

• Support compensation governance and compliance across countries (FLSA, India labor laws, UK regulations, Mexico labor regulations, etc.).

• Provide guidance to HR and Talent Acquisition on offers, adjustments, and compensation practices.

• Lead or support compensation projects, including survey participation, internal pay equity analysis, leveling initiatives, and system improvements.

• Advise management on applicable state and federal employment regulations pertaining to compensation.

• Maintain responsibility for compensation and personnel-related data in the HRIS, including system setup, testing, validation, and upload in compliance with legal requirements.

• Regularly maintain and update compensation procedures and documentation (SOPs).

• Complete special projects by clarifying objectives, setting schedules, conducting research, developing and organizing information, and executing required tasks.

• Generate employee agreements as required.

• Approve and process requests through the HR Portal.

• Distribute internal notifications, including H/T/P Notes.

• Audit the HR Portal queue and provide reminders to managers regarding pending requests.

• Assist with department audits and implement necessary corrections.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Ensures Accountability
• Tech Savvy
• Communicates Effectively
• Values Differences
• Customer Focus
• Resourcefulness
• Drives Results
• Plans and Prioritizes
• Decision Quality
• Self-Development

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee in this position frequently communicates with other co-workers/clients who have inquiries about the various projects and other needs. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time. The employee in this position occasionally needs to move about inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operate a computer and office machinery such as a calculator, keyboard, copy machine, and printer. Frequently moves boxes with equipment weighing up to 25lbs across the building and/or to other offsite buildings for various project needs.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field required

2-4 years of compensation experience, preferably in a global or technology company environment

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) coursework or certification strongly preferred

Qualifications:

• Strong compensation consulting and business partnership skills with advanced interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to manage sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
• Knowledge of all applicable Federal(FLSA)and state regulations pertaining to employer compensation practices
• Advanced data modeling and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Deep knowledge of global compensation survey methodologies and job evaluation methods
• Experience with compensation cycles and HRIS systems (ADP experience preferred)
• Ability to present complex data and recommendations to senior leadership
• Strong project management and stakeholder communication ability
• Diligence in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines
• Detail-oriented with consistent follow-up practices and customer focus

Other Requirements

• Onsite in Redmond, WA; lab presence required.
Occasional travel (
• 10%).

AAP/EEO Statement:

3MD Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, sex, age, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other category that is protected by applicable law.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.