[Hiring] Senior Analyst, Total Rewards @Forward financing

Role Description

We’re looking for a data-driven, analytical Total Rewards professional to help shape and scale Forward’s global Total Rewards programs. In this role, you’ll build the foundation of our compensation strategy, strengthen data integrity and systems, and manage the day-to-day operations that keep our programs running smoothly.

• Manage the full-cycle compensation and total rewards initiatives
• Manage and improve compensation processes, including job architecture, salary reviews, pay equity analyses, market competitiveness, and performance-based compensation strategies
• Administer annual compensation, incentive, bonus, and equity programs with precision and insight
• Leverage salary surveys and analyze market data on a recurring basis to guide compensation decisions
• Serve as a trusted advisor for compensation guidance, providing data, insights, and recommendations for compensation and benefits decisions
• Provide insights and recommendations on our benefits program, analyzing benefits utilization data and market trends to assess the competitiveness and cost-effectiveness of current offerings
• Support administration of total rewards programming, including the annual open enrollment process, and maintain compliance with relevant and local regulations
• Partner with the Senior Manager, Total Rewards to translate the data and execute on strategic business decisions that attract talent, promote retention, and incentivize employees
• Build dashboards or reporting tools to analyze compensation trends, such as offer activity and internal pay equity
• Maintain compliance with relevant compensation and benefits laws and policies
• Ensure accurate data entry and integrity within the HRIS and other systems related to compensation and benefits
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Talent Acquisition, HRBPs, Finance, Recruiting, and Legal to drive decision-consistency, and provide market-aligned offer guidance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Compensation or Total Rewards
• Bachelors Degree in HR, Business, Finance, or other related field
• Advanced data and analytical skills – the ability to collect, interpret, and present complex data is critical
• Proficiency with spreadsheet software (like Excel) for tasks such as VLOOKUP and pivot tables. Working knowledge of analytics dashboard tools, such as Tableau, preferred
• Deep knowledge of compensation frameworks, pay structures, job leveling, benchmarking, pay equity practices, and total rewards strategy (US and Canada required)
• Global compensation experience and experience working in a global organization (around 500+ employees) preferred
• Experience with HRIS and compensation tools such as Rippling, Payscale, and Pave preferred
• Working knowledge of equity compensation and the ability to support equity programs (incentive plans, options, documentation)
• Exceptional attention to detail, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills are a must
• Strong understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., local labor laws, FLSA, and pay equity)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, and commuter benefits
• Flexible time-off policy
• Paid parental leave
• 401k match for US employees
• Wellness reimbursement
• Volunteering days
• Annual professional development budget
• Charitable donation match
• Workplace flexibility with Employee Choice policy