
Lead Compensation Analyst
Boston, MAJob$128–160K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Job overview
The Lead Compensation Analyst is an experienced individual contributor on Dynatrace’s Global Compensation Team, supporting employee groups and partnering with business functions. The role develops and administers compensation programs, advises leaders on job evaluation and classification, supports merit and promotion processes, and manages process improvements. Its focus includes incentive plans, global compensation cycles, market data, and analytics and budget models that inform compensation decisions.
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Full job description
Your role at Dynatrace
The Lead Compensation Analyst is an experienced individual contributor who provides compensation support across a large population of employee groups and serves as the compensation business partner for one or more functions. As part of the Global Compensation Team, this role performs the full scope of compensation program development and administration, advises leaders on job evaluation and classification, collaborates to lead merit and promotion processes, and manages process improvement initiatives. Areas of focus include annual incentive plan administration, global compensation planning cycles, market data, and the analytics and budget models that inform compensation decisions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Act as the compensation business partner for one or more functions, partnering with People & Culture Business Partners to advise on pay decisions, job evaluations, new hire offers, promotions, and sensitive compensation questions.
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Collaborate with team members to lead the implementation, administration, and analysis of broad-based compensation programs, policies, and projects (e.g., annual compensation cycle, merit, equity, and variable pay), reviewing proposed pay changes for conformance to policy and recommending enhancements based on market trends and business needs.
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Advise on job evaluation, job matching, and job classification across functions, ensuring accuracy and consistency of job architecture data.
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Participate in complex compensation surveys, preparing and analyzing survey and employee salary data and recommending program changes as appropriate.
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Contribute to reviews and updates of the global salary structure, including maintenance of job codes and job titles.
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Own compensation cost analyses and modeling, and produce reports, dashboards, and budget models that support program administration, analysis, and audit and compliance requirements.
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Work with People & Culture, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of compensation accruals and provisions supporting the compensation cycle (merit, promotions).
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Engage with People & Culture and management on the development and application of compensation policies, practices, and guidelines.
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Manage process improvement initiatives and build compensation tools and resources, including ad hoc projects and analyses using Excel and PowerPoint, to support a large and diverse employee population.
What will help you succeed
Minimum Requirements
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5+ years of progressive compensation and/or financial analysis experience, including support of a large and diverse employee population
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BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; advanced degree or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation preferred
Preferred Requirements
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Proven ability to build partnerships and influence stakeholders across People & Culture, Finance, and the business, with sound judgment on sensitive matters
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Strong project management skills; able to prioritize multiple initiatives and work with minimal guidance in a fast-paced environment
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting analyses and recommendations to leaders
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Advanced skills in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel (e.g., complex modeling, pivot tables, lookups); experience with HRIS and market data tools such as SAP and Payfactors
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Highly resourceful problem solver with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound business acumen
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Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations affecting compensation; experience in technology and/or SaaS industry preferred
Why you will love being a Dynatracer
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A one-product software company creating real value for the largest enterprises and millions of end customers globally, striving for a world where software works perfectly.
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Working with the latest technologies and at the forefront of innovation in tech on scale; but also, in other areas like marketing, design, or research.
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A team that thinks outside the box, welcomes unconventional ideas, and pushes boundaries.
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An environment that fosters innovation, enables creative collaboration, and allows you to grow.
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A globally unique and tailor-made career development program recognizing your potential, promoting your strengths, and supporting you in achieving your career goals.
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A truly international mindset that is being shaped by the diverse personalities, expertise, and backgrounds of our global team.
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A relocation team that is eager to help you start your journey to a new country, always there to support and by your side.
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Attractive compensation packages and stock purchase options with numerous benefits and advantages.
Compensation and Rewards
DOE, salary $128K - $160K, plus Health, Dental, Life, STD, LTD, 401K, PTO. Total compensation may vary depending on candidate experience/education and location.
Dynatrace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, creed, disability status, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How this job compares
Set against the 5,384 open Human Resources jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$128–160K/yr
- Massachusetts median$111–155K/yr102 salary ranges
- US median$98–140K/yr2,529 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $144K, is 4% above the Massachusetts median midpoint ($138K) — in the middle half of Human Resources salary ranges in Massachusetts.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 167 open Human Resources jobs in Massachusetts and 5,384 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Massachusetts
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Human Resources postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,759 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,532 of the 5,384 open Human Resources jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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