[Hiring] Senior Compensation Analyst @Hyland

Role Description

The Senior Compensation Analyst plays a key role in shaping and supporting compensation programs across the organization. In this role, you will analyze market and internal data, evaluate pay practices, and provide recommendations that help ensure the company remains competitive and cost‑effective in the markets where we operate.

You’ll partner closely with a collaborative, global Compensation team, along with HR Business Partners, Recruiting, and business leaders, to support and evolve compensation programs across multiple geographies. The role focuses on broad‑based compensation, job architecture, market data analysis, and salary planning, with strong hands‑on involvement in Workday Compensation and data‑driven insights.

• Own the end-to-end job description and job mapping process for new and existing roles, including job evaluation, job family alignment, and documentation within Workday.
• Develop and execute training materials and programs that educate HR Business Partners and managers on compensation-related topics and initiatives; lead formal education sessions and presentations.
• Administer annual salary planning process including analysis of budgets, increases, and outcomes for consistency and equity.
• Provide recommendations to the HR Business Partners, Recruiting and business leaders based on market data, internal pay practices, and business needs and goals.
• Manage the market data process, including gathering, submitting, and analyzing data (e.g. Mercer).
• Research federal state and local compliance issues such as wage and hour laws and IRS regulations; conduct FLSA reviews as needed; make recommendations for policy and process updates based on changes in the law.
• Leverage data and analytics (Power BI, Excel, Workday reporting) to deliver clear, actionable insights that inform compensation decisions.
• Contribute to the design, maintenance, and improvement of base pay and variable compensation programs, including broad-based and incentive plans.
• Build and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the business by staying current on initiatives challenges and opportunities; develop an understanding of critical business performance drivers and their relevance to compensation programs.
• Develop training materials and deliver enablement sessions for HR Business Partners and managers on compensation-related topics and initiatives.
• Administer base pay strategies, policies and programs to include annual salary planning and salary structure maintenance.
• Operate as a trusted advisor to Executives Managers, business leaders, and HR Business Partners identifying and solving compensation issues and ensuring that programs meet the needs of the business and employees.
• Operate as an innovative thought leader; contribute significantly to the overall growth and quality of the HR department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Compensation Analyst or Compensation Specialist.
• Strong experience with Workday Compensation Module (required).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Experience working with market survey data.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to explain complex compensation concepts clearly.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong collaboration skills and comfort working with cross‑functional, geographically dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop clear, compelling presentations and materials.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Requirements

• What you can expect next: Hyland Recruiters thoroughly review every application and will contact you within 1 to 2 weeks regarding next steps.
• Be sure to add Hyland to your contacts list and check your spam folder so you never miss a message from us!

Benefits

• Your recruiter will share more details throughout the process - feel free to ask about our Benefit packages!
• Hyland Colombia - CLT Indefinite-term contract.