Compensation Analyst II

About the role

EarnIn is seeking a Compensation Analyst II to support our global compensation and equity programs. This role is integral to attracting, retaining, and rewarding our team members fairly and competitively. You will manage day-to-day operations, including salary structures, market analysis, equity administration, and supporting compensation cycles.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Maintain and enhance global salary structures and job architecture, ensuring alignment with market data and internal fairness.
• Conduct regular market benchmarking using survey data and provide recommendations for pay positioning.
• Assist with annual compensation review processes, including merit increases, promotions, and bonus cycles, by developing tools, reviewing inputs, and auditing outcomes.
• Collaborate with People Partners and Talent Acquisition to provide compensation guidance for new hires, offers, and promotions.
• Address ad hoc compensation inquiries from leadership and employees, translating data into clear, actionable advice.
• Monitor and analyze pay equity across the organization, identifying any trends that require further review.
• Administer equity grants (RSUs, stock options) from start to finish, including processing, vesting, and termination events.
• Act as a key contact with our equity platform provider and internal Finance and Legal teams.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of equity data, reconciling between the equity platform and HRIS.
• Support equity-related reporting, audits, and compliance requirements, including international tax considerations.
• Educate employees on their equity awards and develop resources to improve understanding.
• Stay informed about global equity regulations and proactively flag compliance issues.
• Develop and maintain compensation reports and dashboards for leadership visibility.
• Contribute to the improvement of compensation processes and documentation as the company grows.
• Partner with PxT Operations and Finance on headcount planning and compensation modeling.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in compensation, total rewards, or a related analytical field such as finance, HR analytics, or consulting.
• Experience contributing to the development or evolution of compensation philosophies, including pay positioning, scalable frameworks, or workflow automation.
• Strong understanding of broad-based compensation principles, including salary structures, market pricing, job leveling, and pay equity, with the ability to apply them in dynamic environments.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including working with large datasets and building analytical models.
• Familiarity with at least one compensation survey methodology (e.g., Radford/Aon, Mercer, Compdata).
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a proactive approach to identifying and preventing errors.
• Ability to communicate compensation decisions clearly and effectively to non-specialists.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive employee data with strict confidentiality.

Nice to have

• Experience with equity administration, including grant processing, vesting schedules, and the mechanics of RSUs and stock options.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Experience supporting a global organization with employees in multiple countries.
• Familiarity with an HRIS system (e.g., Workday, Rippling).

Skills & tools

• Excel or Google Sheets
• Compensation survey data (Radford/Aon, Mercer, Compdata, etc.)
• Equity administration platforms (Carta or equivalent)
• HRIS systems (Workday, Rippling, or similar)

Practical notes

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Occasional travel to Mountain View, CA HQ may be required.
• The base salary range for this role in Mountain View, CA is $134,000-$164,000, plus equity and benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
• EarnIn may utilize AI tools in the hiring process for tasks such as resume review, scheduling, or interviewer note generation. Final hiring decisions are made by human interviewers and hiring managers. Candidates can discuss any concerns about AI use with their recruiter. With consent, AI may be used to transcribe or summarize interviews; declining this will not negatively impact candidacy.
• EarnIn is an E-Verify participant.
• EarnIn does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies.