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Sr. Analyst, Total Rewards

New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Aug 2025

💰 $133,900/yr($107,100/yr – $133,900/yr)

About the role

Pendo is looking for a Sr. Analyst, Total Rewards to join our People team! This role will focus on cash compensation. The candidate for the role will be based out of our Raleigh, NC or New York, NY offices. Team Description The Total Rewards & People Operations team at Pendo supports employees around the globe. This team oversees HR matters like salary, work relocation, stock options, and various benefits. They also oversee leave requests, policy creation, benefits strategy planning, and activities associated with joining or departing the company. We collaborate with numerous stakeholders company-wide to ensure quality delivery of people-related services and processes. Role Responsibilities

Partner with the head of rewards to maintain, and update compensation structures using Radford and other market data.
Lead the configuration design, testing and operation of compensation planning cycles in Workday, including base salary, promotions, and RSU allocations.
Manage the bonus allocation process in Workday, ensuring alignment with performance outcomes and company objectives.
Provide data and analysis to support incentive plan design and performance measurement.
Manage vendor relationships with external compensation survey providers and consultants.
Oversee the collection, interpretation, and use of benchmark data on compensation and compensation practices.
Conduct market pricing for new and existing roles, ensuring pay structures remain competitive and compliant.
Respond to ad hoc benchmark requests from People Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of eight (8) years of experience working in HR,
Minimum of five (5) years focused on cash compensation.
Deep knowledge of market pricing methodology and compensation structures utilizing Radford market data
Experience managing compensation planning cycles, including base pay and bonus planning.
Robust analytical skills and the ability to present data-driven recommendations clearly.
Must be legally eligible to work in the US without need for current or future sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with equity compensation and global compensation practices.
Familiarity with Workday Advanced Compensation configuration and troubleshooting.
Well-developed storytelling with data skills, including the ability to translate complex analyses into clear recommendations for executives.
Proven ability to influence and partner cross-functionally with People Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a team-first mindset and comfort working in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Pendo Description: Pendo was founded in 2013 by former product managers, who combined their heads and hearts to build something they wanted but never had as product managers -- a simple way to understand and attack what truly drives product success. Our mission is to improve society's experience with software. Come join one of the fastest-growing startups, supported by best-in-class institutions like Battery Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Spark Capital and Meritech. You will gain experience in a diverse and exciting set of technologies and clients and have a real impact on Pendo's future. Our culture is passionate, dynamic, and fun. EEOC We are an equal opportunity employer and believe having diverse teams where everyone brings their whole self to Pendo is key to our success. We welcome all people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Accessibility Pendo is committed to working with, and providing access and rea