Compensation and Insights Analyst

Full Timejunior

New York, New York, United StatesPosted 8 days ago

Role Overview

Smartlyio is hiring a entry-level Compensation and Insights Analyst. This is a full-time role in New York, New York. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

This role sits at the intersection of Total Rewards, People Analytics, and HR technology. You'll help build and maintain the operational foundations of Smartly's compensation programs while using data, systems, and insights to improve how we make people decisions.

Working closely with the Global Total Rewards Lead, you'll own key compensation operations, maintain our global job architecture and Workday compensation data, deliver workforce insights, and identify opportunities to improve the way the People team works through automation, AI, and scalable processes.

What You Will Do. . .

Compensation Operations & Systems

Support and administer Smartly's global compensation programs, including market pricing, offers, promotions, internal moves, job evaluations, and annual compensation cycles in partnership with the Head of Total Rewards.
Manage salary survey participation, compensation reporting, and analyses that support business decisions.
Analyze internal and external compensation data to provide recommendations that support equitable, competitive and consistent pay decisions.
Partner with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and business leaders to support compensation-related decisions and guidance.
Maintain and continuously improve Smartly's compensation infrastructure, including Workday compensation configuration, salary structures, and the global job architecture.

People Analytics, Data & Insights

Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and workforce analyses that support compensation and broader People decisions.
Analyze workforce and compensation data to identify trends, gaps, and inconsistencies, and recommend actions
Validate and audit HR data, identifying data quality issues and resolving them proactively
Improve reporting processes by standardizing outputs, increasing efficiency, and reducing manual work
Explore and implement innovative approaches—including AI, automation, and analytics—to improve how the People team works, enabling more scalable, data-informed decision making across the employee lifecycle
Improve data models, reporting structures, and analytics processes over time

What We Are Looking For . . .

Minimum of 2 years of experience in compensation, people analytics, HRIS, workforce analytics, or a similar analytical role.
Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel or Google Sheets experience and confidence working with large datasets.
Experience building dashboards or data visualizations using BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to translate data into clear insights and recommendations
Ability to work independently on well-defined problems and manage priorities
Naturally curious, with a continuous improvement mindset and an interest in simplifying processes through automation, AI, and better ways of working.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain analytical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Comfortable working with sensitive data and maintaining confidentiality

Nice to have:

Experience with Workday (Core HCM and/or Compensation).
Experience supporting compensation programs such as salary benchmarking, market pricing, salary reviews, or pay equity analyses.
Experience using SQL, Python, or similar tools to query, automate, or analyze data.
Experience with AI tools to improve reporting, analysis, or operational efficiency

What We Offer You...

Five weeks paid time off (PTO), 11 company paid holidays, unlimited sick days
Generous healthcare packages & mental health benefits
401K plus matching & equity grants for all new Smartlies
Wellness benefit & learning reimbursement opportunities
Volunteer time off days & company donation matching opportunities
And so much more…

Smartly is committed to being the best place to work for growth-minded individuals to thrive - explore more in our Culture Handbook!

The base pay range for this position is as mentioned below per year, plus an annual performance bonus. We take into consideration an individual’s background, expertise, and experience in determining final salary. In addition to annual salary, Smartly’s total rewards provide employees with stock options, medical/dental/vision insurances, retirement savings benefits, parental leave, 5 weeks vacation, unlimited sick days, life insurance, and disability benefits. This information is provided in accordance with applicable law. Base pay information is based on market location.

Salary in USD: $80,000 - $100,000

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About Smartly

Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers.

Smartly is the only company in the industry recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Creative Advertising Technologies with PwC validating the results it delivers for brands. We manage creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $6B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best.Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 750+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it.

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Where is the Compensation and Insights Analyst position at Smartlyio located?

This position is based in New York, New York. Smartlyio has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Compensation and Insights Analyst at Smartlyio earn?

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When was the Compensation and Insights Analyst role at Smartlyio posted?

This role was posted on July 14, 2026 (8 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Compensation and Insights Analyst role at Smartlyio entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Smartlyio has listed.