Senior Analyst, Compensation Analytics

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide advanced analytical, technical, and consultative support for compensation programs. The role is responsible for translating complex compensation data and business requirements into scalable, technology enabled solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision making. Collaborate with HR to support compensation planning, analytics, reporting, and system administration. This role maintains core Compensation Senior Analyst responsibilities while serving as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for compensation systems, analytics, and market data.

Conduct job analysis and job evaluation to maintain and update company wide job descriptions. Provide insights across multiple facets of compensation, including market pricing, incentive support, reporting automation, systems configuration, and process optimization.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compensation Analysis & Program Support

• Serve as a subject matter expert supporting job analysis, job evaluations, annual market pricing, salary structures, and incentive related analysis.
• Provide base pay, incentive, and one time payment recommendations in partnership with HR Business Partners and Talent teams for new hires, promotions, adjustments, and retention actions.
• Lead annual market pricing activities, including job matching, survey analysis, and development of structure, range, and design recommendations.
• Support the administration and governance of compensation programs, ensuring internal equity, external competitiveness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with compensation philosophy.

Advanced Analytics, Reporting & Visualization

• Design, build, and maintain advanced reporting, dashboards, models, and calculators to support compensation planning, merit cycles, incentives, and leadership decision making.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to pay, performance, and compensation program outcomes.
• Present insights and recommendations through clear, executive ready summaries and visualizations, translating complex data into actionable business guidance.
• Develop scalable reporting solutions that provide both enterprise wide visibility and targeted analysis for specific business units and leaders.

Technology Enablement & Process Optimization

• Serve as the primary administrator and point of contact for CompAnalyst, including system configuration, data governance, maintenance, audit support, and user enablement.
• Perform business, data, and system analysis to assess compensation workflows, tools, and data flows.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation, workflow optimization, and system enhancements to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.
• Take a lead role in SuccessFactors compensation and annual merit planning configuration, testing, and validation in coordination with NBCU HR Operations and HRIS.
• Lead or support the redesign and documentation of end to end compensation processes to ensure operational consistency, audit readiness, and data integrity.
• Partner with HRIS, IT, and Compensation leadership to support compensation related technology strategy and enhancements.

Cross Functional Partnership & Governance

• Partner with Compensation, HR Business Partners, Payroll, HR Operations, Legal, Finance, and NBCU stakeholders to conduct eligibility reviews, compliance checks, survey audits, and data accuracy validations.
• Manage participation and submission to external compensation survey providers, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and adherence to timelines.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, pay equity considerations, and internal compensation policies by remaining current on regulatory changes.
• Manage multiple priorities and ad hoc requests in a fast paced environment with changing business needs.
• Support plan documentation, guidelines, tools, and other collateral to ensure consistent application of compensation programs.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Finance, Human Resources, or related field required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years working in an analytical role including Compensation, Human Resources, Finance, or related-business required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Technical & Automation Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis, modeling, and automation.

• Working knowledge of SQL for querying, validating, and analyzing large datasets.

• Experience using Python for data analysis, automation, and process optimization.

• Web development of data‑driven applications using HTML5, modern JavaScript, and React, integrating APIs and enterprise data sources to deliver scalable, user‑friendly business tools.

• Automation and integration solutions leveraging SQL, Python, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, and SharePoint to automate workflows, support HR and compensation processes, and improve data accuracy and reporting.

• Advanced experience with Power BI for data modeling, dashboards, visualization, and executive‑level reporting.

• Experience with Microsoft Access and relational databases to support data management, reconciliation, and reporting.

• Experience using Power Automate to design and implement workflow and process automation solutions.

• Experience developing tools and solutions using Power Apps to support scalable, user‑friendly compensation and HR processes.

• Experience leveraging SharePoint for data storage, collaboration, workflow support, and integration with Microsoft automation and reporting tools.

• Ability to evaluate and apply appropriate tools and technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of compensation processes

• Consultative & Communication Skills

• Strong ability to translate complex data, system outputs, and technical solutions into clear, actionable insights for business leaders and non-technical stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a consultative, problem-solving approach.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently while partnering effectively with HR Business Partners, HR Operations, and cross-functional teams.

• Execution, Judgment & Problem Solving

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and automation initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on data integrity, accuracy, governance, and audit readiness.

• Strong analytical judgment and decision-making skills, including the ability to design "best available" solutions rather than defaulting to legacy processes.

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity through structured analysis, system enhancements, and continuous process improvement.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

Universal Orlando Resort. Here you can.

Universal Orlando is an equal opportunity employer. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & 2026 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. EOE