As a Senior Analyst, Compensation Special Projects, you will be responsible for the design and administration of compensation programs that support our Total Rewards strategy and company-wide objectives. You will participate in, and lead, special projects, or processes. A strong analytical background and ability to adapt to change in an evolving, global, and matrixed work environment are key to success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in various compensation-related projects and initiatives as directed by the Senior Director, Global Compensation
• Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of job architecture and career level framework, including job codes, definitions, levels and market pricing
• Support the implementation and migration to the newly selected Equity tool administration
• Collaborate on compensation system design and enhancement
• Conduct audits of employee compensation data and participate in system testing/setup
• Develop cost models and forecast analyses to help inform, influence, and execute business decisions
• Evaluate current programs to identify continuous improvement opportunities and make recommendations for enhancement
• Collaborate on administration of company variable pay programs and processes
• Partner with Finance on planning and accrual processes
• Stays abreast of trends and best practices through networking and research

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years of experience in compensation programs for a large organization

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES

• Workday experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of laws and requirements as they apply to base compensation, incentive compensation, and equity programs
• CCP certification a plus
• Understanding of equity plans and regulations is a plus
• Familiarity with international compensation a plus
• Familiarity with project management principals, tools and templates including timeline development
• Thrives in a collaborative, matrixed work environment
• Strong analytical skills and experience in manipulating and reporting data; ability to summarize and communicate complex information for different audiences including executives
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills paramount
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and HRIS systems (Workday preferred)
• Experience with market pricing tools such as MarketPay
• Excellent customer service and oral/written communication skills
• Attention to detail in composing and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes nearly 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC Drive-In restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.