Sr. Analyst, Compensation

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

Role Summary

The Senior Compensation Analyst will conduct data analysis related to the design, delivery and ongoing evaluation of compensation programs, including base pay, short and long-term incentives, sales compensation, employee recognition and deferred compensation.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal HR team to address compensation-related issues
• Participate in and organize data from market compensation surveys to assist with ongoing competitive analyses and pay program assessments
• Assist with assessment of current compensation levels and pay mix relative to the external market and to internal peers
• Assist with preparation of compensation-related communication materials
• Provide explanation of compensation programs – salary merit process, bonus plan, long-term incentive plans and deferred compensation plans – to employees and HR generalists, as needed
• Evaluate market and economic trends to recommend adjustments to compensation
• Assist in the design and maintenance of the job catalog
• Provide analysis to assess effectiveness and quality of compensation plans and programs
• Research best practices internally and externally and apply key findings to achieve position objectives
• Prepare reports summarizing compensation programs for employee meetings
• Understand and be comfortable communicating executive-level compensation and benefit plans
• Serve as a liaison for Compensation with other functional areas including Benefits, HR Operations and Finance
• Work with HR Operations team to ensure SAP system meets compensation needs and is updated to reflect changes to job catalog, pay incentive programs, etc.
• Prepare summary exhibits to illustrate outcomes from merit planning, bonus planning, and equity grants
• Monitor and interpret evolving pay equity and pay transparency legislation to ensure compensation practices remain compliant and actively support the development and implementation of aligned policies. 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of work experience
• Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent work experience
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Human Resources, or related field preferred
• Solid Excel skills are vital
• A functional knowledge of statistics as applied in a business environment is essential
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication/interpersonal skills are necessary
• Must be a self-directed, organized, detail-oriented, results-driven individual, with a commitment to quality and accuracy
• Ability to keep confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a high-pressure work environment is essential
• 1+ year of experience with compensation and/or financial analysis and modeling preferred