Lead Compensation Analyst, Variable Pay Management at The Washington Post

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Media, Publishing, NewsIndustries

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline
6+ years of experience in compensation, including hands-on incentive, bonus, or variable pay program design and execution
Proven ability to model compensation outcomes and align program design with financial and business performance
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including modeling, forecasting, and simulation techniques
Exceptional consulting, stakeholder management, and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
(Preferred) Experience managing enterprise-wide incentive programs across diverse functions

Develop and administer strategic short-term incentive, bonus, and variable pay programs to drive employee and organizational performance
Create and maintain models and dashboards to forecast incentive outcomes, simulate business scenarios, and support financial planning cycles
Process quarterly and annual payouts by partnering with Finance and business units, ensuring timeliness and accuracy
Deliver data-driven insights on program effectiveness, equity, and impact by analyzing trends and recommending targeted improvements
Document and manage plan policies and procedures to ensure transparency, consistency, and ease of administration
Partner with internal audit and HR operations to uphold compliance with SOX, internal controls, and regulatory standards
Lead annual review and change cycles for incentive plans, identifying gaps and implementing enhancements to strengthen effectiveness
Serve as a compensation advisor to HR and business leaders, offering strategic guidance grounded in data and business acumen
Support communication and education efforts to ensure employees and leaders clearly understand program design, intent, and outcomes