Lead Compensation Analyst (Manhattan)

About us

Zara offers the latest fashion trends for women, men and children. An international brand with stores in the main cities of the world and online. Our business model is centered in our customers, constantly adapting to their needs. We love what we do. Teamwork, passion, curiosity, diversity, sustainability, creativity and humility are our daily motivation. Does it sound like you? Maybe you are a Zara person.

Purpose :

Drive the optimization of compensation processes by leveraging data analytics to generate strategic insights that inform the design, implementation, and management of comprehensive compensation programs across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. This role is responsible for evaluating internal and external market data, ensuring pay equity, administering compensation practices efficiently, and contributing to the development of competitive, equitable, and compliant compensation structures that support organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities :

Utilize the organizations job architecture to evaluate and classify positions based on job responsibilities, required skills, and relevant market data.

Conduct job evaluations and market pricing for roles across all levels, ensuring alignment with internal structures and external competitiveness.

Analyze market data to develop and recommend salary ranges, adjustments, and structures, including geographical cost-of-living and cost-of-labor assessments.

Leverage advanced data analytics to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of compensation programs, providing actionable, data-driven insights and strategic recommendations for continuous improvement.

Perform pay equity analyses to identify and address disparities; partner with HR and leadership to develop and maintain equitable pay practices.

Prepare and present comprehensive compensation reports and dashboards for senior leadership, highlighting market trends, internal benchmarks, and program performance to guide strategic decisions.

Support the education and training of HR partners on compensation best practices, including merit increases, promotions, and other pay adjustments, ensuring consistency with organizational goals, pay equity, and market competitiveness.

Lead the execution of the annual compensation planning process, including merit, bonus, and incentive programs.

Collaborate with HR stakeholders to identify process improvement opportunities, define ownership, and streamline compensation workflows for greater efficiency and alignment with organizational objectives.

Manage analyses and reporting related to variable pay programs, including bonuses and incentive compensation.

Partner with HR teams to ensure job descriptions align with both internal standards and external market practices.

Stay current with U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico compensation-related laws and regulations, ensuring all programs and practices remain compliant.

Coordinate project planning, timelines, and deliverables for both scheduled and ad hoc compensation initiatives.

Requirement :

• Bachelors degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in compensation analysis, job evaluation, and market pricing.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools and advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with compensation survey methodologies, participation processes, and market benchmarking practices.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to execute daily tasks, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Understanding of the retail market landscape in the U.S. or Puerto Rico is a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred, but not required

Annual compensation range :

$100,000 - $125,000 + discretionary bonus

Zara USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

EOE / DFW