Lead Analyst, Total Rewards

Forward Financing

. Design a comprehensive 3-year global benefits strategy with differentiated offerings across leadership tiers .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in Compensation, Equity, and Total Rewards, with a focus on US and Canadian compensation frameworks, job architecture, and pay equity. Proven ability to design and optimize compensation structures and programs for global organizations, leveraging advanced market insights and technology tools.

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Compensation Strategy DevelopmentPay Equity ExpertiseEquity Design (Options, RSUs, Phantom Equity)Financial ModelingCompensation Technology Optimization

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Hard Skills

Compensation StrategyJob ArchitecturePay Equity AnalysisEquity DesignFinancial ModelingCompensation Data VisualizationCompensation FrameworksIncentive CompensationCompensation Growth ProgramsMarket Data Analysis

Tools & Technologies

RipplingCandorIQPavePayscale

Industry Keywords

Total RewardsLong-Term Incentive PlanGlobal CompensationCompensation StructuresExecutive Decision-Making

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design a comprehensive 3-year global benefits strategy with differentiated offerings across leadership tiers
Research and deploy market-data-driven localized compensation bands
Evaluate Long-Term Incentive Plan enhancements and program options for high-performing individuals
Partner with Finance to maximize incentive program ROI
Overhaul compensation structures to align with changing managerial and individual contributor structures
Update job leveling, incentive compensation frameworks, and compensation growth programs
Serve as principal compensation advisor to leadership, HRBPs, and Talent Acquisition
Leverage advanced market insights and internal equity modeling
Lead annual compensation cycles, including merit, bonuses, and equity refreshes
Optimize workflows within the compensation technology stack, including Rippling, CandorIQ, Pave, and Payscale

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years in Compensation, Equity, and Total Rewards, operating at a lead or principal level
Deep expertise in US and Canadian compensation frameworks
Expertise in job architecture
Expertise in pay equity
Expertise in equity design, including Options, RSUs, and Phantom Equity
Proven experience building complex financial models
Experience visualizing compensation data for executive decision-making
Experience scaling global companies with 500+ employees
Experience optimizing tools such as Rippling, Pave, or Payscale
Authorization to work for any employer in the US
Must not require sponsorship currently or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual target bonus of 12%
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Remote-first workplace flexibility
Access to premiere office locations
Virtual and in-person team events