Sr Global Compensation Analyst

Senior Global Compensation Analyst- Houston hybrid Role only

Reporting to the Director, Incentive Compensation the Senior Global Compensation Analyst is responsible of the design, administration, and optimization our broad-based compensation programs. You will also take ownership of equity plan administration and support executive compensation initiatives. You are highly analytical, proficient in Excel and BI tools, and eager to explore AI-driven solutions that elevate our Total Rewards function. You partner closely with HRIS, Talent Acquisition, and Business Partners to ensure PROS attracts, rewards, and retains top talent worldwide.

The Company - PROS:

PROS Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PRO) provides AI-powered solutions that optimize selling in the digital economy. PROS solutions make it possible for companies to price, configure and sell their products and services in an omnichannel environment with speed, precision and consistency. Our customers, who are leaders in their markets, benefit from decades of data science expertise infused into our industry solutions.

A Day in the Life of the Senior Global Compensation Analyst:

Broad-Based Compensation Administration

• Lead the design, benchmarking, and maintenance of salary structures and bonus programs.
• Conduct market-based total rewards research (salary, incentive, and benefits data) to keep PROS competitive.
• Manage annual compensation planning cycles (base salary, bonus, promotions), ensuring alignment with budget and business objectives.
• Evaluate job positions for correct classification, exempt/non-exempt status, and market benchmarking—partnering with Business Partners to address pay-related issues.

Equity & Executive Compensation

• Administer global equity award programs (grants, vesting schedules, reporting, and communications).
• Partner with Finance and Legal on executive compensation matters, including benchmarking, proxy disclosures, and special projects (e.g., retention awards, new-hire executive packages).

Analytics & Process Improvement

• Develop creative, data-driven solutions to diagnose pay equity inquiries, gender or regional pay gaps, and other compensation-related trends.
• Build and maintain dashboards (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent) to track headcount, salary spend, total rewards metrics, and equity program metrics.
• Leverage Workday (or similar HRIS) to configure and enhance compensation modules; partner with the HR Systems Analyst to ensure system updates reflect changes to salary structures, incentive plans, and equity programs.

Innovation & AI-Driven “Ennoblement”

• Demonstrate curiosity about emerging AI tools and explore how they can “ennoble” our Total Rewards processes—automating routine analyses, improving data accuracy, and enabling faster decision-making.
• Pilot new AI/BI solutions that increase efficiency (e.g., using NLP for job-description standardization or machine learning for pay modeling).

Required Qualifications - About you:

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive compensation experience—broad-based compensation, equity/stock-plan administration, and executive compensation—in a complex industry such as energy, manufacturing, or technology.
• Demonstrated history as a “compensation analyst lead” or senior-level comp consultant (internal or external), with direct ownership of comp systems (e.g., Workday).

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, macros, complex formulas).
• Hands-on experience with one or more BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).
• Proven track record configuring Workday Compensation modules (or equivalent HRIS/comp system).
• Hands-on equity-plan administration (RSUs, SARs, ESPP) with knowledge of ASC 718 accounting requirements is strongly preferred.

Core Competencies & Mindset

• Strong communicator: able to distill complex compensation analyses into concise recommendations for leaders and stakeholders.
• Self-starter and resourceful problem-solver: you thrive in ambiguity and proactively identify process improvements.
• Collaborative mindset: you manage up, down, and across with transparency and without playing politics.
• Well-organized: able to juggle multiple projects, maintain meticulous records, and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated curiosity around AI/automation tools—willingness to research, test, and recommend solutions that elevate HR processes.

Highly Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Finance, HR Analytics, or related field.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or equivalent strongly preferred.

Skills & Personal Characteristics:

• Ownership
• Innovation
• Care

Why PROS?

PROS culture and the truly extraordinary people who work here are at the very core of our success. We have a passion for what we do, and we won’t stop until we’ve delivered on our promises. We’re committed to the success of our customers. That’s why we think harder and dream bigger – so our customers can go even further than they ever imagined possible.

This is a unique opportunity to join a company that has 30+ years of proven success with a long runway of more success.

Our people make PROS stand out from the rest. If you want to be a part of something truly extraordinary, come help us shape the future of how companies compete and win in their markets.

Work Environment:

Most work activities are performed in an office or home-office environment and require little to moderate physical exertion. Work activities may require periods of extended hours, critical deadlines and stressful situations. To successfully complete the tasks of this position, individuals must be able to communicate clearly (in writing and orally), comprehend business terminology, interpret numerical data.

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