Location: Hybrid in our Exton, PA office once every other week or remote within the Eastern Time Zone of the United States.
Position Summary:
Bentley is seeking a highly motivated Compensation Specialist to join our dynamic and fast-growing organization. Reporting to the Director, Total Rewards, this role is integral to both day-to-day compensation operations and key strategic transformation initiatives, including the expansion of Job Architecture and the implementation of Workday Compensation Modules.
As a Compensation Specialist, you will collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and internal stakeholders to support global compensation strategies. This is a highly visible role that requires analytical acumen, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to ensure Bentley’s compensation programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.
Role Responsibilities:
Compensation Program Support
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Own the offer process and support talent acquisition and business partner groups on all compensation related processes.
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Assist in the compensation survey submission process, ensuring accurate benchmarking and market competitiveness.
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Conduct job benchmarking analysis, job evaluations, and salary administration to determine appropriate compensation ranges and pricing.
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Monitor global compensation compliance to ensure adherence to regulatory and internal policies.
Data Analysis & Reporting
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Prepare and analyze regular compensation reports to identify trends, insights, and areas for improvement.
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Support the development of corporate compensation programs, aligning with the company’s overall talent management strategy.
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Identify market trends and best practices to ensure Bentley’s compensation policies remain competitive.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Training
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Working closely with the Senior Compensation Manager to develop and deliver training materials, tools, and job aids for Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners.
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Assist in communicating and training internal teams on incentive policies, merit increases, and cost-of-living adjustments.
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Contribute to the development of meaningful communications for compensation processes and programs to enhance colleague understanding and appreciation.
Compensation Planning / Special Projects / Retention programs
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Support the administration of merit and cost-of-living increase policies and processes.
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Assist in designing and developing corporate compensation programs and work closely with the business on retention programs, ensuring alignment with business strategy.
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Participate in special compensation projects, including Workday system implementation and policy enhancements.
Role Requirements:
Experience & Technical Expertise
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Minimum of 4 + years of experience in compensation program support, with technical knowledge of key compensation fundamentals.
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Experience working for a public company with compensation coverage across multiple countries is required.
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Hands-on experience with executive compensation programs and reporting is preferred.
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Experience using Workday Compensation Modules is a plus.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
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Strong mathematical, problem-solving, and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy.
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Ability to conduct compensation benchmarking and job pricing analysis based on internal and external data.
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Sound logic and reasoning skills to develop, evaluate, and recommend alternative solutions.
Soft Skills & Collaboration
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with HR and business stakeholders.
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High attention to detail and follow-through in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Technical Proficiency
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis).
What We Offer:
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A great Team and culture – please see our Recruitment Video.
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An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction.
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Competitive Salary and benefits.
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The opportunity to work within a global and diversely international team.
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A supportive and collaborative environment.
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Colleague Recognition Awards.
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About Bentley Systems
Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY) is the infrastructure engineering software company. We provide innovative software to advance the world’s infrastructure – sustaining both the global economy and environment. Our industry-leading software solutions are used by professionals, and organizations of every size, for the design, construction, and operations of roads and bridges, rail and transit, water and wastewater, public works and utilities, buildings and campuses, mining, and industrial facilities. Our offerings, powered by the iTwin Platform for infrastructure digital twins, include MicroStation and Bentley Open applications for modeling and simulation, Seequent’s software for geoprofessionals, and Bentley Infrastructure Cloud encompassing ProjectWise for project delivery, SYNCHRO for construction management, and AssetWise for asset operations. Bentley Systems’ 5,200 colleagues generate annual revenues of more than $1 billion in 194 countries.
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Bentley is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, religion, national origin, age, genetic information or any other protected characteristic. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and training. Know Your Rights as an applicant under the law.
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