Operations Research Analyst (Compensation)

Overview In this role you drive the design and optimization of global compensation programs, using quantitative methods to inform pay and equity decisions. You will partner with HR, finance, and business leaders to build models, analyze market data, and support transformative compensation initiatives. You will shape decision tools and dashboards to enable leadership to make data-driven choices. This is a cross-functional, impact-oriented position within a fast-growing tech company. Responsibilities Formulate and apply mathematical modeling to analyze base, incentive, and equity compensation against objectives and market data Develop and maintain statistical compensation models and systems for planning, forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis Perform regression analysis and predictive modeling to assess trends, pay equity, and retention Lead annual compensation reviews and incentive processes, including configuring Oracle HCM Workforce Compensation and data validation Gather external compensation survey data to support market pricing and pay positioning Drive global job architecture and leveling initiatives using mathematical methods Design data visualization tools and guides (Power BI) to present compensation metrics to management Conduct data validation, quality control, and compliance analyses (FLSA)Lead user acceptance testing for compensation system implementations Generate ad hoc analyses to support decision-making in compensation and workforce planning Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, Legal, and Transformation teams to implement solutions Key requirements Master’s degree in a quantitative field and two years of experience in total rewards or compensation roles at a software company applying modeling and optimization Experience developing mathematical and simulation models for workforce analysis Experience building decision support tools and Power BI visualizations for senior management Experience implementing global compensation programs and managing base, incentive, and equity plans Experience with compliance analyses related to compensation laws (FLSA)Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and present results to stakeholderscollaborationcommunicationstakeholder managementmathematical modelingregression analysispredictive modeling