Senior Compensation Analyst - Functional support

About the role

About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We're the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world. Role Description: We are looking for a Senior Compensation Analyst to join our Global Total Rewards team. In this role you will combine analytics, strategy and stakeholder management to ensure our pay practices are competitive, fair and aligned with business goals. Key Job Responsibilities and Duties: Design and implement compensation programs aligned with our Total Rewards objectives Ensure pay practices help attract and retain talent while managing costs Conduct location and cost-of-labor analyses to inform reward decisions Act as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners and business leaders on all compensation topics Provide modeling, analytics and scenario planning for business leaders and HR Business Partners Analyze industry and market trends to keep compensation competitive Own the Benchmarking process and salary range reviews for your portfolio Own the Job Evaluation process and the creation / maintenance of career frameworks for your portfolio as part of our Job Architecture to ensure alignment across the company Support annual compensation review cycles Support data-driven decision making with concise insights and recommendations Contribute to automation and continuous improvement of compensation workflows Develop and maintain compensation policies and guidelines Safeguard consistency, transparency and fairness in pay decisions Support compensation workstreams in M&A, reorganizations or integrations Participate in broader People / HR or business projects where compensation expertise is needed Act as a subject matter expert for Compensation topics towards other Centers of Excellence Qualifications & Skills: Experience in Compensation/Total Rewards or a closely related analytical HR field Strong analytical skills Comfortable working with external market data, salary range structures and job evaluation methodologies Proven experience partnering with HR and business leaders on complex cases Strong stakeholder management skills; able to challenge and influence decision makers High attention to detail, strong sense of confidentiality and integrity Comfortable working in an international, fast-changing environment Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance: Booking.com's Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include: Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country) Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit Inclusion at Booking.com: Inclusion has been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations. Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: "At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn't just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It's a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech." We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Application Process: Let's go places together: How we Hire This role does not come with relocation assistance. Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive. Pre-Employment Screening If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and o