Forward Financing is looking for a data-driven Senior Analyst, Total Rewards to help shape and scale our global Total Rewards programs. In this high-visibility role, you will build the foundation of our compensation strategy, strengthen data integrity, and manage the day-to-day operations that keep our performance-based programs running smoothly.
What You'll Do
- Manage full-cycle compensation and total rewards initiatives.
- Improve compensation processes, including job architecture, salary reviews, pay equity analyses, and performance-based compensation strategies.
- Administer annual compensation, incentive, bonus, and equity programs with precision and insight.
- Leverage salary surveys and analyze market data on a recurring basis to guide compensation decisions.
- Serve as a trusted advisor for compensation guidance, providing data, insights, and recommendations.
- Analyze benefits utilization data and market trends to assess competitiveness and cost-effectiveness.
- Support administration of total rewards programming, including annual open enrollment, and maintain compliance with relevant regulations.
- Partner with the Senior Manager, Total Rewards to translate data and execute on strategic business decisions.
- Build dashboards or reporting tools to analyze compensation trends, such as offer activity and internal pay equity.
- Ensure accurate data entry and integrity within the HRIS and other systems related to compensation and benefits.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Talent Acquisition, HRBPs, Finance, Recruiting, and Legal to drive decision-consistency.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in Compensation or Total Rewards.
- Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Advanced data and analytical skills – the ability to collect, interpret, and present complex data is critical.
- Proficiency with spreadsheet software (like Excel) for tasks such as VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
- Deep knowledge of compensation frameworks, pay structures, job leveling, benchmarking, pay equity practices, and total rewards strategy (US and Canada required).
- Working knowledge of equity compensation and the ability to support equity programs (incentive plans, options, documentation).
- Exceptional attention to detail, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., local labor laws, FLSA, and pay equity).
Nice to Have
- Working knowledge of analytics dashboard tools, such as Tableau.
- Global compensation experience and experience working in a global organization (around 500+ employees).
- Experience with HRIS and compensation tools such as Rippling, Payscale, and Pave.
Technical Stack
- Excel
- Tableau
- Rippling
- Payscale
- Pave
Team & Environment
You will report to the Senior Manager, Total Rewards and be part of a global organization of around 500+ employees.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, dental, vision
- 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
Work Mode
This is a remote-first position open to candidates in the United States, Dominican Republic, and Canada.
Forward Financing is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to fostering a fair and inclusive culture built on a foundation of high performance and exceptional customer experience.
