Compensation Analyst
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Compensation Analyst - Hybrid, Cary, North Carolina We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services,
What We Offer
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We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.
If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you'll find it here. We're recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.
About the Role
~1 min readThe Global Compensation Team is looking for a Compensation Analyst! As part of our team, you'll have broad exposure to compensation programs and the opportunity to work across a variety of areas, including market pricing, job evaluation, salary structures, variable pay, compensation planning, and global compensation programs. This role is well suited for an experienced compensation professional who enjoys analyzing complex information, solving problems, and developing thoughtful recommendations. You'll work both independently and collaboratively with Compensation colleagues and HR Business Partners to address compensation needs across the organization. We're looking for someone who goes beyond executing established processes; someone who is curious about the why behind the work, can connect information across processes, recognizes when something doesn't look right, and uses sound judgment to determine an appropriate path forward.
Join our team and help us continue to provide competitive, fair, and equitable compensation programs that attract and retain top talent worldwide!
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or a related field
- Typically 5+ years of professional compensation experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant compensation and HR experience
- Strong working knowledge of core compensation principles, including internal equity, external competitiveness, market benchmarking, salary structures, and variable compensation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to evaluate information from multiple sources, identify issues, and independently determine a reasonable approach when the answer is not clearly defined.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, including the ability to independently validate data, calculations, and conclusions.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience analyzing and manipulating large data sets.
- Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.
- Communication - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
- Decision Making - Securing and comparing information from multiple sources to identify business issues; committing to an action after weighing alternative solutions against important decision criteria
- Quality Orientation - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
- Experience supporting compensation programs in a global organization preferred.
- Experience with multiple compensation survey vendors and market-pricing tools.
- Experience using Workday.
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and/or Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) designation preferred.
At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights.
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- Posted
- October 5, 2026
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- October 6, 2026
- Last seen
- October 6, 2026
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