About us:
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What you'll do:
We're excited to announce a dynamic opportunity for a temporary Rewards Specialist to join our growing team! This role offers the flexibility and convenience of fully remote work, allowing you to contribute from anywhere in the United States.
The Rewards Specialist is responsible for leading complex compensation projects and providing high-level analysis and consultation to HR and business leaders to ensure compensation practices are competitive, equitable, and compliant. During the assignment this position will primarily support the annual merit, bonus and equity planning cycles, but may also assist with ad-hoc benefits projects.
The day-to-day:
What you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
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8+ years of progressive compensation experience, with a minimum of 3-5 years focused on Workday compensation management.
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Proficiency with Workday configuration, including business processes, eligibility rules, reports, and calculated fields.
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Demonstrates mastery of complex functions (e.g., INDEX-MATCH, XLOOKUP), Power Query, Power Pivot, macros (VBA), and data modeling.
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Ability to create dynamic and interactive dashboards using Excel to present compensation data, trends, and market analysis.
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Skilled in data validation, data cleansing, and structuring large, complex datasets for analysis.
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Strong understanding of compensation principles, market benchmarking, and regulatory compliance.
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Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly to all levels of the organization.
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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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US Citizenship is required.
What will help you on the job:
- Workday HCM, Workday Advanced Compensation, and Workday Pro certifications are highly preferred.
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Deep understanding of Compensation processes and experience delivering Workday-based solutions.
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Experience designing and managing sales compensation plans.
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Ability to navigate complex organizational changes and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Salary range: $129,500.00 - $204,500.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $161,000.00- $241,000.00/ annually : At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits. EEO statement:
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.
