Compensation Analyst - Legence

Compensation Analyst

Legence is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systemsenhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world's most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.

Job Summary

The Compensation Analyst is responsible for the administration and day-to-day management of the company's equity programs (including ESPP, RSUs, and stock options) with a strong emphasis on operating and optimizing the equity platform. The role also provides ongoing support to company-wide compensation initiatives, data analytics, and employee communications. Success in this role requires both technical acumen in compensation and compliance, as well as a people-first approach to employee guidance and education.

Responsibilities

• Equity Administration & Compliance
• Serve as a daily administrator of the company's equity compensation platform, responsible for accurate grant processing, participant transactions, vesting schedules, and reporting.
• Ensure equity transactions (grants, exercises, releases, ESPP enrollments and purchases) comply with plan provisions, SEC and IRS guidelines, and public company reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Payroll, and external vendors to support equity and ESPP audits, reconciliations, and preparation of compensation tables for proxy / CD&A disclosures.
• Employee Communications & Education
• Act as the go-to resource for employee questions regarding equity and ESPP; deliver trainings and develop user guides, FAQs, or other educational materials to increase plan understanding and engagement.
• Coordinate and execute annual equity and ESPP offering cycles, supporting communications and reminders for enrollments, purchases, and open offering periods.
• Compensation Analysis & Program Management
• Conduct compensation benchmarking and analysis to support decisions on base pay, bonuses, and LTI.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize compensation data to support annual merit cycle, bonus allocation, and executive / board reporting.
• Participate in compensation program design, supporting HRBPs, business units, and leadership with pay-related analytics and recommendations.
• Produce recurring dashboards and ad hoc reports for HR and leadership team; identify improvements to compensation systems and processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field. Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, with significant exposure to public company equity administration and ESPP management. Advanced skills in Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling) and data analytics tools. Hands-on experience with an equity management platform; experience with SEC filings, equity plan documentation, and compliance strongly preferred. Demonstrated critical thinking, organizational, and communication skills; ability to explain complex technical topics to a broad, non-technical employee audience. Strong attention to detail; ability to manage data confidentiality and operate independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

CEP (Certified Equity Professional) or similar designation. Experience with analytics / reporting software. Prior experience supporting annual proxy statement preparation and other public company reporting requirements.

Benefits Overview

Health & Welfare : Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, company-paid short term and long term disability, basic group life and AD&D, and mental wellness support through Spring Health. Time Off Benefits : Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave. Financial Benefits : 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at ta@wearelegence.com or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations

Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate's exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following : candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. EEO is the Law.