Senior Compensation Analyst, Etsy
$117-153k
+ Equity package, an annual performance bonus
More information about location
1-2 days a week in office (Brooklyn, NY)
eCommerce platform for handcrafted goods
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eCommerce platform for handcrafted goods
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$117-153k
+ Equity package, an annual performance bonus
More information about location
1-2 days a week in office (Brooklyn, NY)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To keep human connection at the heart of commerce.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking an experienced and analytical Senior Compensation Analyst to join our dynamic People team
- This role requires a strategic problem solver with a deep understanding of compensation practices, market trends, and regulatory requirements
- Foundational Knowledge: 5+ years of experience in compensation analysis, with an in-depth understanding of theories, global market trends, and regulatory practices
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field (Master’s or CCP a plus)
- Analytical Rigor: Strong skills to interpret complex datasets, identify the 'story,' and make informed, data-backed decisions
- Technical Proficiency: High level of comfort with HRIS (Workday preferred), project management tools (Monday.com), Google Suite, and moderate to advanced Excel/Sheets skills
- AI Fluency & Critical Thinking: A proactive curiosity about leveraging Generative AI to streamline workflows, combined with the ability to 'validate and challenge' technical outputs with human context and expertise
- Principled Innovation: A high level of integrity and confidentiality when experimenting with new technologies and handling sensitive organizational data
- Communication Excellence: Confident, professional, and accessible interpersonal skills that bridge the gap between technical data and human-centric storytelling
- Strategic Resilience & Partnership: Ability to prioritize and drive multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment, coupled with proven success managing stakeholders as a trusted advisor
What the job involves
- The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing our compensation programs to attract, motivate, and retain top talent
- As a key member of the Total Rewards team, you will partner to keep Etsy’s pay for performance plans competitive, reportable, and aligned with the company’s overall business strategy
- Reporting to the Director of Compensation
- This team is a small, yet dynamic, collaborative team focusing on crafting the strategy, frameworks, and processes behind how we reward new and existing talent in a market competitive, transparent and equitable way
- Lead the end-to-end design, implementation, and administration of comprehensive compensation programs, including salary structures and incentive schemes
- Conduct market analyses and internal equity reviews to identify trends and ensure competitive positioning
- Perform advanced data analytics to generate detailed reports and presentations on compensation metrics and program effectiveness for senior management
- Manage annual compensation review processes (merit, promotions, bonus, equity) while maintaining accurate data within HR systems
- Develop and update compensation policies to ensure organizational alignment with best practices and legal compliance
- Provide strategic consultation and training to HR and management teams on complex compensation-related topics
- Partner with Talent Acquisition, Finance, and leadership to align compensation initiatives with broader organizational objectives
- Leverage modern productivity tools and AI to automate tasks and drive cross-functional total rewards projects
- Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law
Application process
- If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like
Our take
Created as an alternative to more corporate eCommerce sites, Etsy is a peer-to-peer (P2P) website where users buy and sell handmade crafts, vintage items, art and photography. The online marketplace works similarly to Amazon and eBay, only with an emphasis on unique items rather than mass-produced merchandise.
Since its IPO in 2015, it has managed to hold its own in an increasingly competitive eCommerce industry, including from Amazon's handmade section that launched in 2015. Further, by providing sellers with ownership over pricing and branding, the site is attractive for those wanting to set up a business on an established platform.
However, the seller-side of Etsy is not without problems. A hike in transaction fees and the introduction of mandatory marketing fees for artists with high turnovers created significant discontent amongst sellers. Despite this, Etsy continues to connect artists and consumers, attracting shoppers with its message of extraordinary, handmade and affordable products.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
May 2012
$40m
LATE VC
Aug 2010
$20m
SERIES E
Total funding: $91.7m
Company benefits
- Equity (offers vary by country)
- Performance bonuses
- Paid gender neutral parental leave
- Adoption and family planning
- Back-up care
- Volunteer time off
- Donation matching
- Employee resource groups
- Global virtual events
- Employer paid health benefits
- Fitness benefits
- Wellness programming
- Mental health benefits
- 401K matching/Pension contributions
Company HQ
Downtown Brooklyn, NY
Leadership
Josh Silverman
(CEO)Previously senior executive at eBay, CEO of Shopping.com, CEO of Skype and President of Consumer Products & Services at American Express.
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