Senior Compensation Analyst

About the Company:

At Playlist, life's richest moments happen when people step away from screens to move, connect, explore, and play. We're building the definitive platform for intentional living, connecting people with inspiring experiences in fitness, wellness, and beyond. With popular brands like Mindbody and ClassPass, Playlist empowers businesses and individuals, making it effortless for aspirations to become actions. Join us in reshaping technology's role to foster meaningful, real-world connections.

At Playlist, we're reimagining how technology can fuel meaningful, real-world experiences. We're seeking a strategic Senior Compensation Analyst to design and elevate our compensation programs, ensuring we attract, retain, and motivate top talent across our global organization. 

The Role You’ll Play: 

• Lead semi-annual compensation planning (base, bonus, and long-term incentives) in close partnership with HRBPs, HRIS, HR Ops, and Finance to ensure accurate, equitable, and seamless execution. 

• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking analysis, leveraging compensation survey data and analytical tools to maintain competitive compensation structures 

• Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners to develop nuanced offer recommendations and conduct strategic employee pay reviews 

• Design and maintain robust job architecture and dynamic pay ranges that reflect market trends and organizational needs 

• Create compelling dashboards and executive-level reporting that transform complex compensation data into actionable insights 

• Champion pay transparency and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements 

• Refine incentive programs that motivate and align with our company's strategic objectives 

• Drive continuous improvement of compensation tools, processes, and analytical methodologies 

 

Experience You Bring: 

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Compensation or related field (Finance, Consulting, Investment Banking), experience in the technology sector preferred 

• Advanced analytical and data visualization capabilities. Skilled in Excel (pivot table, index match, complex models, etc.). Experience with other advanced analytical tools (such as Python or SQL) is a plus. 

• Demonstrated experience managing complex compensation cycles (experience with Pave, Dayforce, Workday is a plus) 

• Comprehensive understanding of compensation surveys, market pricing methodologies, salary structures, and job leveling frameworks 

• Proven experience supporting compensation strategies across multiple countries, with nuanced knowledge of US and international market pricing dynamics 

• Exceptional ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives for diverse stakeholders 

• Strong business acumen with outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills 

• Meticulous attention to detail coupled with a proactive sense of ownership and strategic thinking 

• Experience supporting compensation in multiple countries and familiarity with US and international market pricing 

• Ability to communicate complex data clearly to non-technical stakeholders 

Have we piqued your curiosity?

Sound like the role for you? We’d love to hear from you! Even if you’re not 100% sure about potential fit, we still encourage you to apply. We’re looking for the right person, not the perfect series of checkboxes.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We highly value diversity at our company and encourage people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected characteristics.

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Note: This description outlines key responsibilities but isn’t intended to cover every task or duty. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support the team and business goals.