Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Compensation and equity work tends to be especially consequential in SaaS businesses, where talent markets shift quickly and roles span multiple geographies. This Compensation Analyst position stands out because it sits at the intersection of pay strategy, equity administration, and regulatory rigor, all of which become more complex as cloud organizations operate globally and rely on consistent job architecture across functions.
For a SaaS career path, the day-to-day exposure here builds durable capability in data-driven decision support. Annual planning cycles, survey participation, and job leveling work translate directly to how SaaS companies scale headcount while maintaining internal equity and external competitiveness. The emphasis on reporting to People Operations leadership also develops stakeholder-facing analytics, a recurring theme in mature SaaS operating models. Experience with systems like Workday and large dataset analysis is broadly portable across subscription software employers.
This role is best suited to professionals who prefer structured problem solving, careful data validation, and handling sensitive information with discretion. It will appeal to someone comfortable balancing recurring calendar-driven processes with ad hoc analysis requests, and who wants to deepen expertise in compensation governance within a cloud-focused, multi-region environment.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Role Overview
We are seeking an Analyst who can support the comprehensive administration of our Compensation and Equity plans
The successful candidate will be instrumental in administering our global compensation and equity programs, ensuring internal equity, external competitiveness, and compliance with all relevant regulations.
Responsibilities
Support the annual compensation planning processes (LTI, merit, promotions, and bonus payouts), including data validation. Assist in the preparation of communication and presentation materials.
Conduct comprehensive market analysis, utilizing compensation surveys and internal data to determine competitive salary structures, bonus programs, and total rewards packages across various roles and geographies.
Participate in annual and ad-hoc salary surveys. Analyze data and provide insights and recommendations for compensation adjustments, including salary ranges.
Assist in the maintenance and updates of job family structures and job leveling to ensure consistency and clarity across the organization.
Ensure all compensation practices comply with federal, state, local, and international regulations (e.g., FLSA, pay equity laws, GDPR, global tax requirements).
Conduct internal audits of compensation data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Prepare detailed reports, summaries, and presentations on compensation metrics for People Operations leadership and executive management.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
Experience with Workday is highly desirable
Strong proficiency in managing and analyzing large datasets using Excel
Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities
About Us:
Cloud Software Group is one of the world’s largest cloud solution providers, serving more than 100 million users around the globe. When you join Cloud Software Group, you are making a difference for real people, each of whom count on our suite of cloud-based products to get work done — from anywhere. Members of our team will tell you that we value passion for technology and the courage to take risks. Everyone is empowered to learn, dream, and build the future of work. We are on the brink of another Cambrian leap -- a moment of immense evolution and growth. And we need your expertise and experience to do it. Now is the perfect time to move your skills to the cloud.
Cloud Software Group is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic carrier status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation status), marital status, military service, protected veteran status, political activity or affiliation, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave and other protected classifications.
If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any part of the application process, please contact us via the Bridge portal for assistance.
