Senior Compensation Analyst – Stock-Based Administration

We are looking for a talented Senior Compensation Analyst – Stock-Based Administration to join our team specializing in Human Resources in Nashville, TN.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Conduct comprehensive market pricing analyses and compensation studies to ensure competitive, equitable, and data-driven pay practices across assigned countries.

• Strengthen compensation decision-making by preparing accurate market survey submissions and partnering closely with data providers, HR teams, and business leaders.

• Drive consistency and fairness in job architecture by conducting job evaluations, validating role classifications, and ensuring alignment with organizational frameworks.

• Build organizational capability by training HR partners and stakeholders on job evaluation methodologies and serving as a trusted subject matter expert.

• Provide expert guidance on compensation and benefits programs, resolving complex issues and helping leaders make informed employee-related decisions.

• Support compliance and risk management efforts by preparing regulatory reports, conducting analyses, and ensuring compensation and benefits practices meet applicable requirements.

• Contribute to the successful execution of key annual programs, including merit reviews and benefits enrollment, improving employee experience and operational effectiveness.

• Influence future rewards strategies by researching external market trends, identifying emerging best practices, and recommending enhancements to compensation and benefits programs and policies.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Develop strong communication skills to clearly explain compensation and benefits programs, market data, and policy guidance to managers, HR partners, and employees with varying levels of expertise.

• Build trusted relationships with HR teams, business leaders, and external data providers by maintaining a customer-focused approach and delivering responsive, solution-oriented support.

• Use sound judgment and decision-making skills to evaluate compensation and benefits issues, interpret policies, and recommend timely, balanced solutions that support business objectives.

• Demonstrate self-awareness by actively seeking feedback, continuously improving technical expertise, and adapting approaches based on lessons learned and changing business needs.

• Leverage interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across diverse teams, navigate complex stakeholder needs, and foster productive working relationships.

• Apply expertise in compensation and benefits design and administration to evaluate market competitiveness, support program effectiveness, and ensure accurate implementation of plans and policies.

• Use data analytics to interpret compensation surveys, workforce data, market trends, and compliance requirements, translating insights into actionable recommendations and business decisions.

• Embrace diverse perspectives and global viewpoints while contributing to policy development, training delivery, mobility administration, and strategic initiatives that support an inclusive and competitive total rewards environment.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience required.

Experience:

• Intermediate level of relevant work experience required.

Additional Information:

• Administer all aspects of Long-Term Grants, including participant support, grant administration, vesting, settlement coordination, communications, issue resolution and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

• Manage Deloitte tax requests related to global equity, including gathering data, coordinating reviews, supporting tax position updates and helping ensure payroll and reporting obligations are addressed timely and accurately.

• Support Deloitte GAIN transactions and related equity tax calculations, including vendor coordination, data validation, exception review, testing and ongoing administration.

• Complete month-end processes for stock options and share releases, including reconciliation, payroll/accounting coordination, reporting review and variance research.

• Track share reserve activity to help ensure equity plan usage is monitored accurately and sufficient shares are available for approved programs and transactions.

• Coordinate annual equity reporting, including data gathering, review, reconciliation, compliance support and stakeholder follow-up.

• Provide vendor support for Morgan Stanley, Deloitte and related systems, including SSO, access issues, file questions, system testing and escalation of operational concerns.

• Review and maintain retirement eligibility dates for equity-related tax, vesting and reporting purposes, ensuring appropriate treatment is applied consistently and accurately.

• Support Corporate Compensation, the Center of Excellence and Accounting by providing equity data, reconciliation support, reporting, research and subject matter expertise.

• Provide Tier 2 customer support for employee and stakeholder tickets involving complex equity compensation questions, escalations, tax/reporting issues, vendor questions and plan interpretation support.

Compensation:

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Job Human Resources

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Min Salary $78800

Max Salary $118200

ReqID 2439876

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No

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