Syniverse is the world’s most connected company. Whether we’re developing the technology that enables intelligent cars to safely react to traffic changes or freeing travelers to explore by keeping their devices online wherever they go, we believe in leading the world forward. Which is why we work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Eight of the top 10 banks. Four of the top 5 global technology companies. Over 900 communications providers. And how we’re able to provide our incredible talent with an innovative culture and great benefits.
Who We're Looking For
You are driven by a passion for creating strategies to reward the best talent. You thrive in a dynamic environment. Skilled at developing a strategy for and executing new programs, enhancements of current programs, and tackling complex Total Rewards issues head-on. And your behaviors align strongly with our values (Seek to Understand, Lead with Yes, Debate, Decide & Do, Think Ahead & Move Fast and Re-imagine the Possibilities), because ours do.-
Some of What You'll Do
Scope of the Role:
Direct Reports: This is an individual contributor role with management over processes and programs.
Global Compensation Analysis & Administration
- Lead the management, modeling, and administration of country-specific base pay structures, annual merit cycles, and incentive programs, ensuring alignment with performance management frameworks.
- Serve as the primary expert in compensation analysis, leveraging Excel and data modeling techniques to develop, evaluate, and optimize salary ranges, bonus structures, and pay equity across global employee populations.
- Conduct rigorous job analysis and market pricing reviews, utilizing compensation survey data and internal benchmarks to determine grade levels, job titles, and pay classification status.
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners, leaders, and managers to assess business needs, refine job requirements, and calibrate job families, applying data-driven methodologies for organizational design, benchmarking and compensation planning.
- Perform comprehensive market and trend analyses through salary survey participation and market intelligence research; synthesize findings into actionable recommendations for pay structures and compensation strategy.
- Analyze company-wide compensation trends, including internal equity, turnover, and benchmarking, to develop recommendations for salary adjustments, pay ranges, and compensation strategy.
- Maintain compliance with global wage and hour regulations, including FLSA, DOL, and local/federal laws, ensuring compensation practices are audit-ready and legally compliant.
Global Benefits Administration
- Support the evaluation and utilization review of benefit programs, contributing to recommendations that align with market trends, company philosophy, and cost optimization.
- Assist in managing relationships with benefit providers and brokers, participating in plan selection and negotiation as needed.
- Contribute to the preparation and submission of required filings for 401(k) and Health & Welfare plans.
- Support compliance efforts for Federal and State benefit laws in the U.S. (FMLA, ERISA, Cafeteria Plan, HIPAA, COBRA) and partner with local HR and brokers for compliance outside the U.S
Experience, Education and Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field required.
8+ years of experience in Total Rewards, with a strong emphasis on compensation analysis
Additional Requirements:
Strong analytical skills required.
Advanced Microsoft Excel ability required.
CCP, CBP, or CEBS certification preferred.
Workday experience highly preferred.
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Why You Should Join Us
Join us as we write a new chapter, guided by world-class leadership. Come be a part of an exciting and growing organization where we offer a competitive total compensation, flexible/remote work and with a leadership team committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and transparent organizational culture.
At Syniverse connectedness is at the core of our business. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion among our employees is crucial to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people who want to help us connect the world.
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