[Remote] Global Compensation Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zeta Global is an AI-Powered Marketing Cloud company that seeks a Global Compensation Analyst to support the design and governance of its compensation programs. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices that align with the company's business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Understand, apply, iterate, and actively reinforce the company’s Job Architecture and leveling framework to ensure consistency and clarity across roles globally
• Support the design and evolution of compensation programs by leveraging the framework to drive simplification, standardization, and internal equity
• Partner with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to ensure roles are appropriately leveled and aligned to organizational strategy
• Conduct thorough job evaluations and market pricing using Aon Radford as the primary survey source, along with other providers (e.g., Mercer, WTW, Culpepper)
• Deliver strategic guidance to HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to maintain market competitiveness while reinforcing internal equity
• Support pricing for new roles, promotions, reorganizations, and structural changes
• Partner with Finance and Sales Operations to support the design, operation, and governance of commission and incentive compensation plans
• Assist with plan modeling, cost analysis, and scenario testing to ensure pay‑for‑performance alignment and financial sustainability
• Review commission structures to ensure consistency with job levels, pay mix, and compensation philosophy
• Support execution of annual compensation processes, including merit increases and incentive programs, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with organizational goals
• Analyze outcomes for equity, compression, and competitiveness, and support leadership review discussions
• Serve as a key point of contact for HR teams across regions, providing day‑to‑day guidance on compensation inquiries and ensuring consistent application of policies and practices
• Provide subject‑matter‑expert guidance to HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, managers, and employees to support informed decision‑
• Regularly audit compensation data in Workday HCM to ensure accuracy; investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain documentation, controls, and audit‑ready records appropriate for a public company environment
• Contribute to ad‑hoc analyses and strategic compensation initiatives that support business needs and enhance program effectiveness
• Develop compensation reporting and analytics to provide clear, actionable insights for HR, Finance, and leadership
• Support continuous improvement of compensation processes, tools, and governance

Skills

• 3–6+ years of experience in compensation or total rewards
• Hands-on experience with market pricing and survey data, including Aon Radford
• Experience supporting sales incentive or commission plans
• Strong analytical and Excel skills (modeling, pivot tables, lookups)
• Working knowledge of job architecture, leveling frameworks, and salary banding
• High attention to detail, discretion, and sound judgment in handling confidential information
• Experience in a public company, SaaS, or high-growth environment
• Familiarity with additional survey providers (Mercer, WTW, Culpepper)
• Experience with HRIS and compensation tools (e.g., Workday, Anaplan, PayScale)
• Exposure to global compensation practices and pay transparency requirements
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence across functions and levels

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employee Equity
• Employee Discounts, Virtual Wellness Classes, and Pet Insurance and more!!

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