Global Compensation Analyst

Regular requisition · No clearance required · Human Resources job family · 5+ years related experience · U.S. citizenship not required

About the role

Support mission-critical initiatives and enable the growth of our business as a Global Compensation Analyst on the Human Resources team. You’ll help ensure competitive, compliant compensation programs across global markets and geo-zones, partnering with HR Business Partners, managers, and the broader Total Rewards function.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, implementation, and administration of company compensation programs
• Manage ad-hoc job actions, salary reviews, and other HR process requests
• Administer compensation including annual merit cycle, benchmarking reviews of survey data for base salary, bonuses, and allowances aligned to business strategy for respective markets and geo-zones
• Administer variable pay, allowances, Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), and country-specific union/statutory increases (e.g., Argentina, Brazil)
• Develop and maintain job architecture: job roles/profiles/descriptions, job families, job grades, pay scales ensuring competitive positioning
• Provide consultation, guidance, and recommendations to managers and HR Business Partners on compensation matters including salary actions, internal equity, job classifications, new hire compensation, internal mobility, promotions, bonuses, and allowances
• Ensure compensation compliance with internal/external policies, procedures, labor laws, and regulatory requirements; recommend fair and equitable compensation actions; update documentation as needed
• Support proposal efforts with labor category mappings, market data, and HR statistics
• Manage and administer job description and job evaluation processes; liaise with GDIT Compensation team for job mapping alignment
• Maintain job structure and compensation framework within Workday; liaise with HR Data Services for pay scale setup and development
• Develop Total Rewards compensation strategy components, collaborating with International Benefits Analyst for full-scope alignment
• Manage all compensation reporting, audits, and surveys (internal and external)
• Cross-train in benefits administration for holistic knowledge, engagement, backup support, and cross-functional responsibilities within Total Rewards
• Perform other duties as assigned, including ad-hoc projects

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree; in lieu of degree, 9+ years of related experience with overall compensation, global compensation, and plans outside the U.S.
• 5+ years of related experience with overall compensation, global compensation, and plans outside the U.S.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant compensation laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies, as well as best practices for countries outside the U.S.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adjusting and adapting to the audience, cultural awareness, building relationships at all levels
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for confident, timely decision-making in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, influence, and customer relationship skills
• Project management skills with change management, training, and stakeholder management
• Cross-functional knowledge and experience with AP, Payroll, Accounting, Finance, Benefits, and overall HR practices
• Strong sense of urgency with excellent time management, prioritization, administrative, and organizational skills

Required Technical Skills

• MS Office
• HRIS (Workday a plus)
• Global Compensation systems and surveys

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• HR or Total Rewards certification desired
• Fluent in Spanish
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and/or Global Remuneration Professional (GRP)
• Experience with Benefits Management Systems, Time recording and Payroll systems
• Ability to learn new systems as necessary

Location & Schedule

• Work location: GDIT facility in Falls Church, VA
• Hybrid schedule: onsite 3 days per week
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Travel required: None

Pay

Likely salary range: $93,662 – $110,055 (actual salary set based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements; may fall outside this range).

Benefits

GDIT’s Total Rewards package for U.S.-based employees includes:

• Medical plan options (some with Health Savings Accounts), dental plan options, vision plan
• 401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) contributions up to IRS annual limits and company match
• Full-flex work weeks where possible
• Paid time off: vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave
• Income protection: short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, business travel and accident insurance
• Regular review of Total Rewards to ensure competitiveness and alignment with employee values