Senior Compensation Analyst

KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world’s leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car, cruise, or vacation package. We’re also transforming the in-travel experience with our app and new accommodation software. For more information, visit www.KAYAK.com.

As an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of metasearch brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined. Many employees are dedicated to one brand, but we all have the benefit of using each others strengths and insights. Together, we're able to help people experience the world through dining and travel.

As the Sr. Compensation Analyst, you will have the opportunity to support the administration and evolution of our US and International compensation programs and philosophy, as well as our compensation software solutions, while continuing to grow and develop your career in Compensation. This role will work closely with all members of People Team, including People Partners, Talent Acquisition, People Operations, and the Director of Total Rewards.

In this role, you will:

• Analyze and help structure efficient and effective compensation programs for our global organization


• Coach and advise P&C and People Partners on compensation programs


• Support the semi-annual performance review and compensation cycles through Workday requirements definition, data analysis, reporting, troubleshooting, and the development of communications


• Develop a deep understanding of the OpenTable | KAYAK organizational structure and jobs to inform accurate, rigorous market pricing, the crux of our pay review process


• Develop compensation reports and tools to inform compensation program decisions, and to forecast and analyze compensation outcomes


• Administer and evolve our market pricing tools and benchmarking methodology


• Liaise with People Operations/HRIS & Internal Systems teams to identify and implement data sharing opportunities


• Identify opportunities to improve the accuracy and efficiency of core compensation business processes


• Champion and embody the KAYAK and OpenTable culture, mission and values

Please apply if:

• You have a B.A./B.S. with 3 – 5 years of experience as a Compensation Analyst (or equivalent, such as Financial Planning), either “in-house” or as a consultant


• Experience or education with APIs, SQL queries and HRIS preferred


• You have solid analytical and technical skills


• You are knowledgeable and passionate about market pricing, preferably with experience in high-technology/internet environments.


• You have an advanced level of experience in Excel, including macros and VBA


• You have a growth mindset – you think about how to work smarter, and take on the next challenge


• You pay attention to detail and deliver high-quality, error-free work products


• You can balance competing priorities in a dynamic environment with a strong sense of urgency to drive projects to completion


• You can think creatively through ambiguity and are flexible and adaptable to change


• You have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills to communicate and explain compensation fundamentals


• You thrive working in a fast-paced environment with quickly changing business needs


• You're highly self-motivated, have a stellar work ethic and you're looking for the right company to support your growth


• You have experience with Workday’s advanced compensation functionality

Benefits

• Generous paid vacation


• Day off on your birthday


• Company matched retirement plans


• Health, dental and vision insurance plans


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Headspace Subscription


• Drinks, coffee, snacks, games etc.


• Weekly Catered Lunches


• Free massages from professional massage therapists


• Universal Paid Parental Leave

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, roles are eligible to be considered for an annual bonus. The range for New York City is $100,000 -$130,000.

Diversity and Inclusion

We aspire to have a workplace that reflects all of the diverse communities we serve. We know that when we have diverse teams we produce more creative ideas, products, and better outcomes for our team members. OpenTable/KAYAK is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for roles on our team. Whoever you are, just be you.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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