Compensation Operations Analyst

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams - People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more - provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
The Role
Block is looking for a Compensation Operations Analyst to join our Compensation Operations Team to support the Compensation Team. The Compensation Operations Team works closely with our HR, People Operations, People Tech, Talent, and Total Rewards teams to drive continuous improvement and efficiency across our systems, data solutions and processes.
You Will

• Act as escalation for people operations in responding and resolving more complex compensation questions and issues from stakeholders (HR, Talent, Mobility, Immigration, Finance, Payroll, Stock Admin, Legal) and Tier 2 employee inquiries
• Partner with HR systems to ensure shared solutions (e.g. Workday) are integrated and configured to meet compensation system and reporting requirements
• Assist with stock administration tasks
• Support documentation of compensation processes and procedures using best practice technology, data management, and operational principles to reduce administrative burdens and improve overall efficiency; evaluating and identifying opportunities to streamline or automate
• Partner with SMEs to ensure processes are clearly documented, integrated and accessible, working to identify and resolve inconsistency and repetition
• Maintain job and range setup in our HCM (Workday) and compensation tools used by HRBPs, Mobility, and Talent teams
• Research, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in compensation systems and tooling
• Audit compensation data for accuracy and global legal compliance
• Support for compensation programs (merit/promotion cycles), communication and intranet updates, FAQs, etc.
• Create, process, and track annual POs/invoices for vendors used by Compensation Team

You Have

• 2+ years of experience in compensation, finance, or other HR analytical role
• 2+ years of experience with Workday EIBs (Enterprise Integration Builder)
• Intermediate Google Sheets or Excel skills with the ability to analyze data and develop or automate repeatable reports, metrics, and models
• Experience conducting research, formulating and present conclusions regarding business issues
• Strong verbal and written skills to communicate and explain compensation philosophy, program design, and recommendations
• Ability to ruthlessly prioritize and navigate rapidly changing business needs
• An interest in compensation concepts, methods, and philosophies

We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances. We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page .
While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.
Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
To find a location's zone designation, please refer to this resource . If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Zone A:
$101,500 - $152,300 USD
Zone B:
$94,400 - $141,600 USD
Zone C:
$86,300 - $129,500 USD
Zone D:
$76,200 - $114,200 USD
Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
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