Remote / Annual / Full time

The Best Friend's Mission is to do nothing short of making history by bringing about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets. Our goal is that every animal shelter in every community in the country be no kill.

The fact is, we have a great culture, populated by fun, dedicated, and brilliant people. But we're always looking for talented people who can help us make history, and that's where you come in. If you want to be a part of history and end the killing of pets in shelters, apply today for one of our open job opportunities!

Location: Remote within the contiguous United States. The job duties and responsibilities of this role are unable to be performed in the following states, California and Washington at this time.

Compensation Range: This position’s hiring range is anticipated to be $60,000- $67,000 annually, depending on experience, plus great benefits!

Position Summary

The Compensation Specialist provides dedicated day-to-day support for Best Friends Animal Society’s compensation administration, Workday compensation transactions, job architecture maintenance, job profiles, job descriptions, pay range information, compensation data, reporting, and related resources. This role helps ensure compensation information and processes are organized, accurate, consistent, market-informed, and aligned with Best Friends’ compensation philosophy.

This role is expected to spend approximately 70% of time supporting compensation administration, compensation data, Workday compensation tasks, job description and job profile maintenance, market research, reporting, compliance tracking, and compensation-related resources. The remaining approximately 30% of time will support defined People Strategy & Analytics priorities, with a focus on first-year journey execution support, onboarding coordination, documentation, resource maintenance, and assigned project follow-through. Responsibilities may shift based on compensation cycles, job architecture work, Workday needs, and approved portfolio priorities.

Culture Statement and Responsibility

We believe in treating everyone with kindness and compassion, building trust through authenticity and following through on commitments. We prioritize well-being alongside our mission, fostering strong relationships through open communication and transparent feedback. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture, enriching team dynamics by valuing diverse perspectives. Each team member is responsible for creating an inclusive environment where all voices are respected and contributing to a workplace that embodies our shared values and commitment to progress. By consistently aligning our actions with our Guiding Principles, we strengthen our culture and ensure that our values are lived every day.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Serve as an ambassador and example of Best Friends Animal Society’s Guiding Principles by upholding a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, trust, inclusivity, and respect
Support the administration and maintenance of compensation resources, including pay ranges, compensation guidelines, job descriptions, job profiles, and related tools or materials
Gather, organize, and summarize internal compensation data and external market information to support pay range reviews, benchmarking, job evaluations, and compensation planning
Complete assigned compensation-related tasks in Workday, including routine updates to compensation data, role information, job profiles, and related records, following approved processes and escalating questions as needed
Identify potential compensation data issues, inconsistencies, or items needing review and escalate them to the appropriate owner
Generate routine compensation reports, summaries, trackers, and data files to support review by the Director, People Strategy & Analytics and other People & Culture stakeholders
Support tracking of routine compensation-related compliance items, including minimum wage changes, pay transparency requirements, and other compensation-related updates
Provide routine process and resource support to managers and People & Culture partners related to job descriptions, role changes, new positions, promotions, and compensation process questions
Escalate complex, sensitive, or non-routine compensation questions to the Director, People Strategy & Analytics or another appropriate People & Culture leader
Help prepare, update, and organize compensation-related resources, including process guides, templates, FAQs, job change resources, manager materials, and other approved communications
Support defined People Strategy & Analytics execution needs, including first-year journey and onboarding coordination support, materials/checklist updates, cohort-related follow-through, and other assigned portfolio priorities
Maintain appropriate confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive employee, compensation, organizational, and system information
Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience

1–3 years of experience, coursework, internship experience, or demonstrated interest in compensation, human resources, finance, data analytics, or a related field
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, files, and data
Basic analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to review data, identify inconsistencies, and summarize findings
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain information clearly and professionally
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
Familiarity with Workday or another HRIS/HCM system preferred
Familiarity with compensation concepts such as pay ranges, job descriptions, job profiles, market pricing, or internal equity preferred
Collaborative, adaptable, and committed to supporting fair, consistent, and values-aligned People & Culture practices

Physical & Other Requirements

Ability to see and sort a variety of printed and online information
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time with repetitive typing, arm, and hand motion
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Ability to work remotely with travel up to 5%

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by Best Friends Animal Society.

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