Compensation & Benefits Analyst - US, Canada, Mexico (Remote)

As the Compensation & Benefits Analyst, you will play a critical role in managing and optimizing Wilson’s global compensation and benefits programs. Sitting at the intersection of HRIS systems expertise and strategic benefits management, this role combines hands-on Workday administration with global broker relationship management and benefits negotiations. You will leverage Payscale for market benchmarking while partnering cross-functionally with People & Culture, Finance, and business leaders to deliver competitive, compliant , and cost-effective total rewards programs across all regions.

YOU WILL:

Workday Systems & Compensation Administration

• Serve as a primary Workday HCM administrator for compensation and benefits modules, including configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of business processes, calculated fields, and advanced compensation plans.

• Configure, test, and administer merit, promotion, bonus, and advanced compensation cycles within Workday, partnering with People Systems and Analytics to ensure accuracy and timely execution.

• Maintain and optimize job profiles, compensation grades, grade profiles, and eligibility rules within Workday to support global compensation structures.

• Leverage Payscale to conduct market benchmarking, salary surveys, and competitive analysis; integrate data insights into Workday compensation structures and pay ranges.

• Build and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and calculated fields to support compensation analytics, pay equity reviews, and executive-level reporting.

• Support Workday system enhancements, including new module rollouts, integrations, and semi-annual release testing related to compensation and benefits functionality.

Global Benefits Management & Broker Relations

• Own and manage relationships with global benefits brokers and insurance carriers, serving as the primary point of contact for renewals, negotiations, and service delivery across all regions.

• Lead annual benefits renewal negotiations globally, evaluating plan designs, cost structures, and vendor proposals to secure competitive and cost-effective programs.

• Manage global employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and well-being initiatives, ensuring alignment with regional requirements and employee needs.

• Partner with the People & Culture Operations Team to oversee open enrollment processes, benefits communications, and employee education initiatives.

• Evaluate and benchmark benefit offerings against market data and industry trends; recommend enhancements that balance employee experience with cost management.
  

Compliance, Analytics & Strategic Support

• Ensure compensation and benefits compliance with federal, state, local, and international regulations across all operating regions.

• Conduct internal pay equity reviews and analyses; recommend adjustments to maintain competitiveness and oversee pay equity reporting.

• Translate compensation and benefits data into compelling insights through dashboards and visualizations to support strategic decision-making by senior leadership.

• Partner with Finance and business leaders to align compensation and benefits initiatives with organizational goals and budgets.

• Handle confidential and sensitive information with a high level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, and/or total rewards; direct compensation and benefits administration experience required.

• Strong hands-on Workday HCM experience required, including compensation modules, benefits administration, business process configuration, calculated fields, and advanced reporting.

• Experience with Payscale (or similar compensation benchmarking tools such as PayFactors , Radford, or Mercer) for market pricing and survey participation.

• Demonstrated experience managing benefits broker and vendor relationships, including leading renewals and negotiations across multiple countries or regions.

• Working knowledge of compensation and benefits compliance, including federal, state, and international regulations.

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and manipulation of large data sets; comfort with data analysis and translating findings into actionable recommendations.

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners, brokers, and vendors globally.

• Skilled in communicating technical and data-driven topics to non-technical audiences through clear, professional presentations.

• Comfortable operating autonomously while managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, global environment.
  

Desirable Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources , Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience working with a global remote team in the staffing or professional services industry.

• Experience with Workday Benefits module configuration and open enrollment setup.

• Familiarity with well-being program design and employee engagement initiatives.