Sr. Compensation Analyst, Temporary

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

We're excited to announce a dynamic opportunity for a talented Sr. Compensation Analyst, Temporary to join our growing team! This role offers the flexibility and convenience of fully remote work, allowing you to contribute from anywhere in the United States.

The Sr. Compensation Analyst is responsible for leading complex compensation projects, acting as a subject matter expert for Workday's Compensation and Advanced Compensation modules, and providing high-level analysis and consultation to HR and business leaders to ensure compensation practices are competitive, equitable, and compliant. The Sr. Compensation Analyst will leverage exceptional technical and analytical skills, with a heavy emphasis on advanced Excel, to manage complex compensation data, design sales compensation plans, optimize processes, and provide strategic insights that inform the company's reward programs.

The day-to-day

• Data Analysis and Reporting : Conduct technical, in-depth analysis of compensation data to identify trends, model compensation program costs, and ensure pay equity and market competitiveness. Develop and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and advanced calculated fields.
• Annual Compensation Planning : Assist with managing the end-to-end annual compensation review process within Workday, including system preparation, testing, training for managers, and final processing.
• Sales Compensation Subject Matter Expert : Develop and present a comprehensive Sales Compensation Strategy and Support Model that aligns with business needs in different functions, add includes regional customization.
• Workday Subject Matter Expert : Serve as a functional and technical expert for the Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation modules, including configuration, maintenance, and support.
• System Configuration and Enhancements : Lead Workday compensation-related projects, such as implementations, major enhancements, and system upgrades. This includes gathering requirements, designing solutions, and developing configurations for business processes, calculation tables, security, and reporting.
• Benchmarking and Market Pricing : Conduct and participate in market salary surveys. Benchmark positions and develop competitive salary structures, grades, and ranges using market intelligence and survey data.
• Compliance and Audits : Ensure all compensation practices and programs comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Conduct regular audits within Workday to ensure data integrity and system accuracy.
• Training and Change Management : Support the development and delivery of training and communication materials related to compensation programs and Workday processes for employees and managers.
• Process Improvement : Drive continuous improvement of compensation processes by identifying opportunities for automation and optimization within the Workday platform.

What you'll need

Bachelor's Degree : Required in HR, Business, Finance, or a related field.

Compensation Experience : 8+ years of progressive experience, with 3-5 years minimum specifically in Workday compensation management.

Sales Compensation : Proven experience designing and managing sales compensation plans.

Workday Mastery : Expert proficiency in Workday configuration, including business processes, eligibility rules, reports, and calculated fields.

Advanced Excel : Mastery of complex functions (e.g.,

INDEX-MATCH

XLOOKUP

), Power Query, Power Pivot, macros (VBA), and data modeling.

Data Visualization : Ability to create dynamic, interactive dashboards using Excel for presenting compensation data, trends, and market analysis.

Data Management : Skilled in data validation, cleansing, and structuring large, complex datasets for analysis.

Core Compensation Knowledge : Strong understanding of compensation principles, market benchmarking, and regulatory compliance.

Analytical & Communication Skills : Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to clearly present complex data to all organizational levels.

Project Management : Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What will help you on the job

Salary range

$129,500.00 - $204,500.00 / annually.

For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $161,000.00- $241,000.00 / annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https : / / careers.viasat.com / benefits.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here .