Job Information
About the Position
Introduction
Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.
Overview
The Compensation Analyst will provide analytical and operational support to the Total Rewards function, contributing to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global compensation practices. This role will partner closely with the People Function, Finance, and business leaders to ensure that compensation structures are competitive, fair, and aligned with organizational goals.
The position plays a key role in supporting data-driven decision-making by analyzing compensation data, maintaining salary structures, and contributing to the development of job frameworks and pay policies. It offers an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals to build expertise in compensation, pay equity, and reward strategies within an international and fast-growing environment.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
1. Compensation Analysis and Insights
• Analyze internal and external compensation data to support benchmarking and pay decisions.
• Prepare reports and insights for the People Function and business leaders.
• Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to improve pay consistency and equity.
2. Salary Structure and Benchmarking
• Create and support maintenance of salary bands across roles and levels and countries.
• Analyze market benchmarks and internal data to ensure competitive positioning.
• Assist in modelling scenarios for compensation reviews and adjustments.
3. Job Architecture and Role Leveling
• Support the development, maintenance and improvement of the Werfen Job Framework and role leveling structures.
• Assist in job evaluations to ensure alignment with appropriate levels and compensation ranges.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of job and compensation data across systems and documentation.
4. Tools and Data Management
• Work with compensation surveys and benchmarking tools.
• Maintain clean, accurate, and structured compensation datasets.
• Develop and improve analytical models and reports (primarily using Excel or Google Sheets).
5. Collaboration and Stakeholder Support
• Partner with People Business Partners and People Operations teams.
• Support compensation cycles, including annual review processes.
• Contribute to the development of scalable and standardized compensation practices.
Networking / Key Relationships
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the organization, including People Function teams, Finance, and business leaders, to ensure alignment and effectiveness of compensation strategies.
Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required
• 2–5 years of experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, HR Analytics, or Reward Consulting.
• Experience working with salary data, benchmarking, salary range building and compensation analysis.
• Background in consulting or corporate HR is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related field.
Skills & Capabilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good Excel / Google Sheets capabilities.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear and actionable insights.
• High attention to detail, data accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work with structured frameworks and data models.
• Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable mindset.
• Exposure to job architecture and role leveling frameworks.
• Experience with compensation survey providers (e.g., Radford, Mercer, WTW).
• Familiarity with HRIS or people analytics tools.
Travel Requirements
Up to 10%
If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.
Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.
www.werfen.com
