Senior Compensation & Analytics Manager

Overview

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Senior Compensation & Analytics Manager

• to bring rigor, structure, and strong analytical thinking to how we design and run compensation and people analytics at Front.
• This is a high impact role with meaningful exposure to senior leadership and the Board.
• You will own and improve our end to end compensation cycle, build scalable compensation frameworks, and elevate how we generate workforce insights.
• This is not a traditional compensation role.
• We are looking for someone deeply comfortable in spreadsheets, excited about modeling and automation, and motivated to use AI tools to improve how we analyze and scale people decisions.
• If you enjoy combining data, strategy, and systems thinking to influence real business outcomes, this role is for you.
• What will you be doing?
• Report directly to the Chief People Officer (CPO) and serve as a strategic thought partner on compensation and People Analytics initiatives
• Own and execute the end-to-end compensation cycle, including modeling increases, promotions, band updates, calibration support, and budget tracking
• Consolidate, clean, and structure People data across HRIS, ATS, and Finance systems in partnership with People Ops to create scalable, reliable datasets that enable meaningful analytics
• Manage off-cycle compensation adjustments, market reviews, and new hire band alignment
• Build, refine, and maintain scalable compensation bands and benchmarking frameworks
• Design and own advanced People Analytics to drive deep insights and inform Front’s people strategy
• Provide People Analytics and insights for executive audiences and the Board of Directors
• Lead analytics for the semi-annual engagement survey, including reporting, insight generation, and actionable recommendations
• Partner with the CPO on executive-level reporting including attrition trends, headcount strategy, retention analysis, engagement insights, and talent health metrics
• Deliver quarterly compensation reports to benchmarking partners such as Radford
• Partner closely with Finance on headcount planning, scenario modeling, and compensation budget alignment
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual modeling work through improved spreadsheet architecture, automation, and AI-enabled workflows
• Act as a strategic thought partner in evolving Front’s compensation philosophy, analytics maturity, and long-term People strategy
• What skills and experience do you need?
• 3–7+ years of experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, People Analytics, or a blended strategic People function, ideally within a SaaS or high-growth tech environment
• Direct experience owning or heavily supporting at least one full compensation cycle, including increases and promotions
• Strong understanding of benchmarking, salary band creation, and compensation modeling
• Demonstrated experience building and delivering executive-level analytics and board-level materials
• Experience designing People Analytics frameworks beyond standard reporting (attrition, performance trends, hiring velocity, engagement insights, etc.)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets including complex formulas, pivot tables, scenario modeling, and data cleaning
• Experience working across multiple systems (HRIS, ATS, Finance) and building structure in fragmented data environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex datasets into strategic insights
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Finance, Recruiting, and People leadership
• Comfort operating in ambiguous environments and building systems from the ground up
• Interest in leveraging AI and automation tools to scale analytics workflows and reduce manual effort
• What skills and certifications will you need?
• ****Required Skills:****
• Advanced spreadsheet modeling and data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

• Workday or other HRIS system certifications
• Formal training in data analytics or business intelligence
• AI or automation-related coursework
• ****What We Offer****
• Competitive salary
• Equity (we are post-series D & backed by some of the best VCs in the US)
• Private health insurance, including plan options at no cost to employees
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible time off policy
• Flexibility to work from home Monday and Friday, unless posted as a fully remote role
• Mental health support with Workplace Options
• Family planning support with Maven
• $100 per month Lifestyle Stipend to spend on fitness, health and wellness, and other activities
• Wellness Days - Fronteers get an additional day off on months with no holidays
• Winter Break - Our offices are closed from Christmas to New Year's Day!
• *Front provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
• By applying, you acknowledge and agree that you have read and understand the*

*California Recruiting Privacy Notice*

Compensation Range: $131K - $192K

Inc. Magazine's 2022 Best Workplaces list

Forbes Best Startup Employers 2022 List

Senior Compensation & Analytics Manager

• to bring rigor, structure, and strong analytical thinking to how we design and run compensation and people analytics at Front.
• This is a high impact role with meaningful exposure to senior leadership and the Board.
• You will own and improve our end to end compensation cycle, build scalable compensation frameworks, and elevate how we generate workforce insights.
• This is not a traditional compensation role.
• We are looking for someone deeply comfortable in spreadsheets, excited about modeling and automation, and motivated to use AI tools to improve how we analyze and scale people decisions.
• If you enjoy combining data, strategy, and systems thinking to influence real business outcomes, this role is for you.
• What will you be doing?
• Report directly to the Chief People Officer (CPO) and serve as a strategic thought partner on compensation and People Analytics initiatives
• Own and execute the end-to-end compensation cycle, including modeling increases, promotions, band updates, calibration support, and budget tracking
• Consolidate, clean, and structure People data across HRIS, ATS, and Finance systems in partnership with People Ops to create scalable, reliable datasets that enable meaningful analytics
• Manage off-cycle compensation adjustments, market reviews, and new hire band alignment
• Build, refine, and maintain scalable compensation bands and benchmarking frameworks
• Design and own advanced People Analytics to drive deep insights and inform Front’s people strategy
• Provide People Analytics and insights for executive audiences and the Board of Directors
• Lead analytics for the semi-annual engagement survey, including reporting, insight generation, and actionable recommendations
• Partner with the CPO on executive-level reporting including attrition trends, headcount strategy, retention analysis, engagement insights, and talent health metrics
• Deliver quarterly compensation reports to benchmarking partners such as Radford
• Partner closely with Finance on headcount planning, scenario modeling, and compensation budget alignment
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual modeling work through improved spreadsheet architecture, automation, and AI-enabled workflows
• Act as a strategic thought partner in evolving Front’s compensation philosophy, analytics maturity, and long-term People strategy
• What skills and experience do you need?
• 3–7+ years of experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, People Analytics, or a blended strategic People function, ideally within a SaaS or high-growth tech environment
• Direct experience owning or heavily supporting at least one full compensation cycle, including increases and promotions
• Strong understanding of benchmarking, salary band creation, and compensation modeling
• Demonstrated experience building and delivering executive-level analytics and board-level materials
• Experience designing People Analytics frameworks beyond standard reporting (attrition, performance trends, hiring velocity, engagement insights, etc.)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets including complex formulas, pivot tables, scenario modeling, and data cleaning
• Experience working across multiple systems (HRIS, ATS, Finance) and building structure in fragmented data environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex datasets into strategic insights
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Finance, Recruiting, and People leadership
• Comfort operating in ambiguous environments and building systems from the ground up
• Interest in leveraging AI and automation tools to scale analytics workflows and reduce manual effort
• What skills and certifications will you need?
• ****Required Skills:****
• Advanced spreadsheet modeling and data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

• Workday or other HRIS system certifications
• Formal training in data analytics or business intelligence
• AI or automation-related coursework
• ****What We Offer****
• Competitive salary
• Equity (we are post-series D & backed by some of the best VCs in the US)
• Private health insurance, including plan options at no cost to employees
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible time off policy
• Flexibility to work from home Monday and Friday, unless posted as a fully remote role
• Mental health support with Workplace Options
• Family planning support with Maven
• $100 per month Lifestyle Stipend to spend on fitness, health and wellness, and other activities
• Wellness Days - Fronteers get an additional day off on months with no holidays
• Winter Break - Our offices are closed from Christmas to New Year's Day!
• *Front provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
• By applying, you acknowledge and agree that you have read and understand the*

*California Recruiting Privacy Notice*