Compensation Analyst

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Compensation Analyst to support compensation programs, salary structures, market analysis, and compensation operations for our client, Pure Storage. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience working with large datasets, and the ability to translate compensation data into actionable insights that support business decisions.

This role will partner with Compensation Business Partners and the broader OneHR team to support compensation planning, reporting, program administration, and employee inquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Review requests for new or revised job codes and recommend appropriate salary grades and compensation ranges in alignment with company guidelines.

• Analyze market compensation data and assist in developing salary structures, compensation budgets, and off-cycle adjustment recommendations.

• Prepare analytical studies and recommendations related to incentive compensation, bonus plans, sales compensation, and stock programs.

• Review proposed salary adjustments for compliance with established compensation policies, guidelines, and practices.

• Support domestic and international compensation programs, including annual compensation cycles, quarterly bonus accrual reporting, and stock usage and tracking.

• Develop reports and analytical tools for the OneHR team and provide data-driven support to Compensation Business Partners.

• Conduct compensation analytics and build models to inform program design, compensation decisions, forecasting, and outcome analysis.

• Maintain accurate compensation records and handle sensitive employee and compensation information with strict confidentiality.

• Monitor and respond to employee compensation inquiries received through email and internal ticketing systems.

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to improve compensation reporting, processes, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience; a degree in Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related quantitative field is preferred.

• 3–5 years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, financial analysis, or a related analytical field.

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis; experience building analytical models and reports is preferred.

• Understanding of compensation practices, salary structures, market benchmarking, or incentive programs.

• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a team-oriented approach.