Staff Compensation Analyst

US | Massachusetts | Bostonfull timeOn Site

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senior

$160k–$180k

H1B: yes

Opengov The Senior Compensation Manager at OpenGov leads the evolution and scaling of compensation programs, combining hands-on program ownership with strategic analytics and AI-enabled operations. This role involves serving as a trusted advisor to HRBPs, People Managers, Talent Acquisition, and cross-functional partners while building data-driven infrastructure and automated workflows.

Responsibilities

Administer and evolve OpenGov's compensation programs including comp cycles, promotions, and variable pay
Maintain the integrity of compensation data and systems including job architecture, career paths, salary scales, and comp ranges
Serve as a strategic advisor to HRBPs, People Managers, and FP&A providing compensation guidance and recommendations
Build consultative relationships with cross-functional partners to apply compensation philosophy
Own equity planning and administration including grant guidelines, vesting structures, and equity budget modeling
Partner with Finance and Legal on equity program design, plan changes, and compliance
Advise HRBPs and business leaders on equity-related questions for offers, promotions, and retention

Qualification

10+ years of experience in compensationDemonstratedKnowledge of federalStrong consultative and advisory skills

Required

10+ years of experience in compensation, consulting, or a related field in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
Experience building compensation programs, managing projects, and scaling processes with company growth
Experience with equity program design and administration, including grant guidelines, vesting structures, and equity budget modeling preferred
Advanced proficiency with Workday Advanced Compensation strongly preferred
Strong analytical and Excel/Google Sheets skills required to analyze data and build meaningful, understandable models and reports; ability to see beyond the numbers to drive sound decision-making
Demonstrated, hands-on experience building AI-powered tools or workflows in a compensation/HR context (e.g., automating benchmarking, modeling, or reporting tasks)
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws impacting people operations and compensation
Experience working with base pay and incentive plans required
Experience with global compensation strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required; a strong background in data/quantitative analysis such as Finance, Statistics, or Economics preferred
Ability to present and distill complex topics in a concise and meaningful manner to diverse stakeholders
Strong consultative and advisory skills, with a track record of building trusted partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders