Senior Principal Compensation Partner
Meet Our Team:
As a Sr. Principal Compensation Partner you will be responsible for working closely with key stakeholders in understanding the business, identifying compensation needs and priorities and proactively providing compensation solutions and insights. Key components of the role include Business Partner support, pay equity/transparency, and annual planning.
Picture Yourself at Pega:
Pega is committed to continuing to be a best place to work for talent, and this role will help drive proactive compensation solutions and forward-thinking strategies to attract, retain and develop top talent across the globe. You will be an active member of the Global Rewards team and will work on global projects and design and implement annual compensation programs, policies and procedures.
What You'll Do at Pega:
- Partner with HR Business Partners (BPs), Talent Acquisition Partners (TAPs), and business leaders to provide compensation guidance and solutions.
- Conduct internal pay equity analyses and recommend adjustments to ensure fairness and compliance.
- Lead the annual compensation planning cycle (merit, bonus, equity), including system readiness, data validation, and manager training.
- Develop and execute project plans for compensation initiatives (e.g., new pay structures, market adjustments).
- Support testing, training, and communication efforts related to compensation tools and processes.
- Monitor market trends and provide insights to inform compensation strategy.
Who You Are:
You are an internal consultant who thrives on juggling multiple assignments simultaneously. You enjoy problem solving and coming up with better ways to get work done. You are highly motivated to provide best-in-class employee experiences. You are technical, organized with a strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
What You've Accomplished:
- 5-10+ years Compensation or related experience
- Strong technical and analytical skills
- Results-oriented while navigating rapid change and ambiguity
- Analytical thinker who seeks and finds answers in data (Excel)
- Ability to collect and analyze data and prepare executive summary and recommendations
- Strong attention to details and excellent organizational and project management skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information
- Experience with Payscale and/or Payfactors preferred
Pega Offers You:
- Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- An innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment
- Competitive global benefits program inclusive of pay + bonus incentive, employee equity in the company
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