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Compensation Analyst

New York, United States

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Role Summary and Impact 

As the Compensation Analyst for WPP Media North America, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing strategic reward programs that attract, retain, and motivate our diverse workforce across the US and Canada. This manager-level position requires a highly analytical and proactive individual who is not only adept at utilizing advanced analytical tools like Power BI but also possesses a deep understanding of compensation philosophy. You will act as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners and business leaders, driving compensation initiatives, ensuring data integrity, and contributing significantly to the strategic direction of total rewards for WPP Media's 6,000+ employees in North America. This role demands a self-starter who can independently lead complex projects and translate compensation data into actionable business insights.

Responsibilities

  • Compensation Strategy & Philosophy: 
    • Lead the development, communication, and ongoing refinement of GroupM NA's compensation philosophy, ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives, market competitiveness, and talent attraction/retention goals.
    • Serve as a subject matter expert and strategic advisor to HR Business Partners and business leaders on complex compensation matters, including job evaluations, market pricing, pay equity, and incentive plan design.
  • Job Architecture & Evaluation: 
    • Drive the design, evaluation, and maintenance of comprehensive job architecture frameworks and job descriptions, ensuring consistency, clarity, and market alignment across the organization.
    • Conduct in-depth job evaluations, determine appropriate FLSA exemptions, and accurately level positions within established pay structures, providing well-reasoned justifications.
    • Develop and present complex compensation recommendations for new hires, promotions, organizational changes, and special pay actions to senior stakeholders.
  • Advanced Data Analytics & Reporting (with Power BI Focus): 
    • Design, develop, and maintain sophisticated compensation analytics, predictive models, dashboards, and reports using Power BI to provide actionable insights into compensation trends, costs, and program effectiveness.
    • Proactively identify data anomalies and implement robust data governance best practices to ensure the highest level of data integrity and analytical reliability across all compensation systems and reports.
    • Serve as a subject matter expert and lead for HRIS (e.g., Workday) compensation module configurations and optimization, driving the development of advanced reporting and predictive analytics capabilities, particularly within Power BI. 
  • Compensation Program Management: 
    • Manage and optimize the end-to-end annual compensation review processes (merit, variable pay, long-term incentives), ensuring seamless execution, adherence to budget, and alignment with the overarching compensation philosophy.
    • Develop comprehensive salary recommendations, detailed reports, and compelling presentations for senior leadership and business partners, articulating key insights, strategic implications, and potential risks/opportunities.
  • Market Intelligence & Survey Administration: 
    • Manage relationships with external compensation survey providers and strategically lead the participation in relevant market surveys.
    • Conduct in-depth analysis of market data to assess external competitiveness, identify pay trends, and proactively propose adjustments to base pay structures, incentive plans, and overall compensation programs to maintain a competitive edge. 
  • Training & Education: 
    • Develop and deliver comprehensive compensation education plans and training sessions for HR, Recruitment, Managers, and Employees, fostering a deeper understanding of compensation programs, policies, and their strategic impact. 

Skills and Experience 

  • Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Human Resources, or a related field. 
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation analysis and program management, with at least 2 years demonstrating manager-level responsibilities or leading significant compensation projects. 
  • Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex data manipulation, modeling, and analysis. 
  • Advanced experience in data visualization and business intelligence tools, specifically Power BI, is essential. 
  • Demonstrated understanding and ability to articulate compensation philosophy and its application in program design and execution. 
  • Deep understanding of compensation best practices, market trends, and regulatory compliance across North America (US, Canada). 
  • Proven ability to thrive and drive initiatives within a complex, matrixed global organization. 
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and influential communication skills, with a proven ability to partner effectively with senior leaders and HR Business Partners. 
  • Highly analytical and strategic thinker, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations that inform business decisions. 
  • Demonstrated self-starter with exceptional initiative, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous process improvement. 
  • Superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing and articulating complex concepts to diverse audiences, including executive leadership. 
  • Advanced problem-solving capabilities, with a track record of developing innovative and effective compensation solutions to complex organizational challenges. 
  • Energy, enthusiasm, and confidence. 

 

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.  

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.  

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.  Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.  

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome for more details.

US Pay Range

$60,000 - $140,000 USD

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