Senior Compensation Analyst

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.  Built around five professional sports leagues:  the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2023-24 season featured a record 125 international players from 40 countries and territories.  NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.  The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms.  NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness. 
 

Group Summary

The Global Compensation Team is responsible for developing fair and competitive pay programs and job structures to facilitate the attraction and retention of talent in all the markets where the NBA conducts business. The group is primarily responsible for the development of a pay philosophy that attracts, engages, and retains our employees and align pay practices with overall business and departmental initiatives. The team works across all markets and lines of business to create short and long incentive programs that are regulatory compliant and drive employee and organizational performance.

Position Summary

The Senior Compensation Analyst acts as the primary analytical resource for the NBA’s compensation consulting projects, programs, and reporting. The role also serves as a supporting Compensation Partner for select NBA business units and will work with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Compensation Leads to deliver solutions and education to internal business clients.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support on compensation consulting projects, programs, and reporting. Lead budget modeling for the salary administration and bonus processes. Build tools and models to help inform leadership decisions in the compensation space.
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact with our compensation survey vendors. Participate in relevant salary surveys and pulse reports. The Senior Compensation Analyst is expected to stay informed on the latest market trends and best practices, and to share and educate peers on their findings.
• Make proactive recommendations to address any gaps between employees and the market. The role may be asked to perform bespoke competitive analyses for the groups that it supports. Supports the execution and presentation of pay equity analyses. 
• Perform job evaluations to ensure that the job architecture is applied consistently across the global organization. Manage the development and maintenance of the architecture and salary structures, including owning the salary range process and strategy.
• Administer executive contracts and assist with the relevant executive reporting, including periodic executive benchmarking.

Required Education/Professional Experience

• 5-7+ years' experience in relevant work experience
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including building analyses and models.
• Expertise in leveraging R and Python for statistical analysis preferred.  
• Proficiency in Power Point and MS Word applications.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task with an exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortability solving complex and ambiguous problems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes

• Data Analysis: Strong analytical skills are crucial for a Senior Compensation Analyst. You should be comfortable working with large data sets, conducting statistical analyses, and using data visualization tools to interpret and present findings. Proficiency in Excel or other data analysis software is often required.
• Attention to Detail: As a Senior Compensation Analyst, you must pay meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in job evaluations, data analysis, and compensation program design. Small errors or oversights can have significant consequences, so a keen eye for detail is essential.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication is crucial for a Senior Compensation Analyst. You need to convey compensation-related information clearly and confidently to various stakeholders, including employees, managers, and executives. Strong written and verbal communication skills are vital for preparing reports, delivering presentations, and addressing queries.
• Compliance: A solid understanding of human resources practices, policies, and legal compliance is necessary. You should be familiar with relevant labor laws, regulations, and industry standards, ensuring that compensation programs align with legal requirements and internal policies.
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: As a Senior Compensation Analyst, you will encounter complex compensation issues and challenges. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills are necessary to analyze situations, identify options, evaluate trade-offs, and develop innovative solutions.
• Organizational and Time Management Skills: The ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines is essential. Strong organizational and time management skills will help you handle the workload effectively and deliver high-quality work within specified timelines.

Salary Range: $135,000 - $150,000 

Job Posting Title: Senior Manager 

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The NBA considers applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace.  To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.