Sr. Total Rewards Analyst

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Who We’re Looking For:Rover’s People Team is growing, and we’re looking to add a Senior Total Rewards Analyst with expertise in both Compensation and Benefits. In this role, you will combine analytical acumen with creative problem-solving to design and administer global total rewards programs that attract and retain top talent. You’ll enjoy diving into the details of data analysis while also thinking strategically about how to evolve our programs to align with Rover’s goals.The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of compensation and benefits programs, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about delivering an exceptional employee experience. You have advanced technical skills, a global mindset, and confidence working with all levels of the business.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Total Rewards & HR Operations, the Sr. Total Rewards Analyst will support the strategy development, design, implementation, and administration of compensation and benefits programs for Rover. This role requires strong collaboration with international HR leaders, finance, and external partners to ensure alignment and scalability of programs.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Sr. Director of Total Rewards & HR Operations to develop and communicate compensation programs that align with Rover’s business strategy.
• Provide guidance on compensation decisions for new hires, promotions, and transfers, including executive-level roles.
• Perform labor market analysis and develop pay structures to attract and retain talent globally.
• Conduct job evaluations and market pricing for positions across all levels, ensuring alignment with internal structures and external benchmarks.
• Administer annual salary reviews, merit increases, promotions, and bonus programs.
• Monitor and evaluate compensation programs for market competitiveness and compliance with applicable laws (e.g., FLSA, Equal Pay Act).
• Design, implement, and oversee global benefits programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and leave policies, ensuring alignment with employee needs and market trends.
• Collaborate with brokers and vendors to evaluate, select, and manage benefit offerings in key markets, particularly in the U.S. and Spain.
• Partner with HR and payroll teams to ensure smooth administration of benefits, including compliance with international and local regulations.
• Lead the annual open enrollment process and deliver employee communications to drive understanding and engagement with benefits programs.
• Monitor benefits utilization and costs, making data-driven recommendations to optimize offerings.
• Stay current on benefits trends, innovations, and compliance requirements, advising senior leaders on potential impacts to Rover’s strategy.
• Support the design and administration of long-term incentive plans, partnering with finance and external advisors.
• Collaborate with HR and senior leaders to ensure alignment and integration of compensation and benefits programs globally.
• Prepare materials for the executive team, compensation committee, and board of directors on various total rewards topics.
• Lead or contribute to special projects related to compensation, benefits, and total rewards strategy.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in compensation and benefits within a complex, global organization.
• Proven experience with both compensation and benefits benchmarking processes and vendors, including global partnerships (e.g., Spain).
• Expertise