Advanced Compensation Analyst

$115,000-$130,000. The total compensation package for this position may also include applicable incentive compensation, such as an annual performance bonus.

Light & Wonder's corporate team is comprised of incredible talent that works across the enterprise, defying boundaries to provide essential services in an extraordinary manner to ensure the success of the organization and the well-being of employees.

The Global Compensation Manager focuses on governance and best practices to ensure the company has competitive and cost-effective compensation policies and practices that are compliant with respective regulations. This role acts as a PMO for various global projects, oversees systems and technology requirements and testing, and performs analysis, implementation, and administration across base pay, cash incentives, and equity incentives. The manager also serves as backup for Equity and Executive Compensation programs.

• Consult with business client groups to support People Plans and enable delivery of business plans. Ensure strong partnerships with finance and legal teams to deliver compliant policies and programs.
• Oversee the annual rewards cycle globally as PMO from beginning to end, including documentation, testing, and project management with multiple stakeholders.
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Global Career Framework/Job Architecture strategy, platform, and project plans. Audit jobs for content and prepare job descriptions with EEO classifications.
• Support compensation surveys to collect and analyze competitive salary information to determine base pay ranges, incentive targets, and assess competitiveness of total cash and direct compensation levels.
• Review proposed salary adjustments for conformance to guidelines, policies, and practices. Recommend corrective or alternative actions to resolve compensation-related problems. Provide base pay solutions, tools, and analysis to monitor competitiveness with local markets, assessment of pay relative to performance, and equitable pay practices.
• Review requests for new or revised classifications to determine appropriate salary grade assignment.
• Formulate recommendations regarding the development of company salary structure, FLSA exemptions, job revisions, and organizational structures. Review statutory requirements governing compensation administration and recommend appropriate actions.
• Possibly responsible for incentive, stock option, and bonus plan input on program design and administration to attract and retain employees. May prepare special studies and recommendations on incentive compensation, bonus plans, sales compensation, or equity compensation.
• Maintain a working knowledge of U.S. federal and state legislation and labor contracts that may affect compensation policies.
• Back-up for all Equity systems, processes, and administrative steps.
• Conduct peer reviews for all compensation functional areas in partnership with peers to ensure quality practices and accurate pay.

• Experience
  : 7-8 years of compensation experience with salary and cash/equity incentives; 2-3 years in a publicly traded company is a plus.
• Global Acumen
  :
  Experience supporting or leading equity programs across a global employee base and leading platform transitions involving international teams.
• Education
  : A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is preferable but not required.
• Certifications
  : A Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation is highly valued or preferred.
• Technical Skills
  :
  Proficiency in Work Day and strong Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.) are essential. Experience with AUS-based Computershare/Equate Plus is an advantage but not required.
• Knowledge
  :
  Comprehensive knowledge of Workday, Advanced Comp Modules, Equity Systems, and a strong understanding of U.S. federal and state taxation, global tax considerations, and accounting rules related to equity compensation.
• Soft Skills
  :
  Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical and organizational skills, the ability to manage confidential information, and effective communication skills are critical.

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