Compensation Analyst
CBIZ • Cleveland, Ohio • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Jun 18, 2026
Responsibilities
The Compensation Analyst supports the design, administration, and execution of broad-based and equity compensation programs. This role contributes to operational excellence, data integrity, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on stock-based compensation, Board of Directors (BOD) compensation, and public company proxy disclosures.
Essential Functions and Primary Duties
- Assist in administration of executive compensation and incentive plans
- Support administration of equity programs (RSUs, PSUs, stock options), including data management, grant tracking, and coordination with internal teams and external vendors
- Conduct compensation analyses, including market benchmarking, internal equity, and pay-for-performance; maintain supporting models and reports
- Prepare, validate, and reconcile data for proxy compensation tables, including Summary Compensation Table, Grants of Plan-Based Awards and Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
- Track and maintain Board of Directors compensation, including cash and equity awards; support related reporting and disclosures
- Perform audits, reconciliations, and data validation to ensure accuracy and compliance with SEC, IRS, and internal policies; support audit requests
- Contribute to process improvements and documentation; collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and HRIS partners
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field
- Experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, or Finance
- Knowledge of equity and executive compensation practices
- Experience with stock plan administration platforms (e.g., Computershare, Merrill Lynch, Shareworks)
- Familiarity with proxy disclosure requirements and SEC regulations
- Experience with compensation benchmarking tools
- Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Demonstrated operational discipline and execution
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- HS diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Statistics or relevant field preferred
- 3 years of relevant experience
- Must possess analytical skills
- Must be able to comprehend, manipulate and interpret statistical data
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
- Proficient use of applicable technology