Global Compensation Analyst

Zeta Global

Compensation Analyst supporting Zeta Global's compensation programs and practices for talent retention. Leverages job architecture and leveling frameworks to ensure competitive pay strategies and equity across roles.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understand, apply, iterate, and actively reinforce the company’s Job Architecture and leveling framework
Support the design and evolution of compensation programs by leveraging the framework to drive simplification, standardization, and internal equity
Partner with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to ensure roles are appropriately leveled and aligned to organizational strategy
Conduct thorough job evaluations and market pricing using Aon Radford as the primary survey source, along with other providers (e.g., Mercer, WTW, Culpepper)
Deliver strategic guidance to HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to maintain market competitiveness while reinforcing internal equity
Support pricing for new roles, promotions, reorganizations, and structural changes
Partner with Finance and Sales Operations to support the design, operation, and governance of commission and incentive compensation plans
Assist with plan modeling, cost analysis, and scenario testing to ensure pay‑for‑performance alignment and financial sustainability
Review commission structures to ensure consistency with job levels, pay mix, and compensation philosophy
Support execution of annual compensation processes, including merit increases and incentive programs, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with organizational goals
Analyze outcomes for equity, compression, and competitiveness, and support leadership review discussions
Serve as a key point of contact for HR teams across regions, providing day‑to‑day guidance on compensation inquiries and ensuring consistent application of policies and practices
Provide subject‑matter‑expert guidance to HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, managers, and employees to support informed decision‑making
Regularly audit compensation data in Workday HCM to ensure accuracy; investigate and resolve discrepancies
Maintain documentation, controls, and audit‑ready records appropriate for a public company environment
Contribute to ad‑hoc analyses and strategic compensation initiatives that support business needs and enhance program effectiveness
Develop compensation reporting and analytics to provide clear, actionable insights for HR, Finance, and leadership
Support continuous improvement of compensation processes, tools, and governance

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–6+ years of experience in compensation or total rewards
Hands‑on experience with market pricing and survey data, including Aon Radford
Experience supporting sales incentive or commission plans
Strong analytical and Excel skills (modeling, pivot tables, lookups)
Working knowledge of job architecture, leveling frameworks, and salary banding
High attention to detail, discretion, and sound judgment in handling confidential information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited PTO
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employee Equity
Employee Discounts, Virtual Wellness Classes, and Pet Insurance and more!!

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Hard Skills & Tools

market pricingjob evaluationscompensation analysiscost analysisscenario testingcompensation reportingExceldata auditingsalary bandingpay-for-performance alignment

Soft Skills

attention to detaildiscretionsound judgmentstrategic guidancecollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingdecision-makingorganizational skills