Senior Compensation Analyst at Etsy in Brooklyn, NY

Senior Compensation Analyst Location: Brooklyn, New York Company Description Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy Inc. employee, whether a team member of Etsy or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human. Salary Range: $117,000.00 - $153,000.00 Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As anEtsy Inc. employee, whether a team member of Etsy or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human. What’s the role? We are seeking an experienced and analytical Senior Compensation Analyst to join our dynamic People team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing our compensation programs to attract, motivate, and retain top talent. This role requires a strategic problem solver with a deep understanding of compensation practices, market trends, and regulatory requirements. As a key member of the Total Rewards team, you will partner to keep Etsy’s pay for performance plans competitive, reportable, and aligned with the company’s overall business strategy. This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Compensation. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy. This role requires your presence in Etsy’s Brooklyn Office once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Candidates living within commutable distance of Etsy’s Brooklyn Office Hub may be the first to be considered. Learn more details about our work modes and workplace safety policieshere. What’s this team like at Etsy? This team is a small, yet dynamic, collaborative team focusing on crafting the strategy, frameworks, and processes behind how we reward new and existing talent in a market competitive, transparent and equitable way. What does the day-to-day look like? Lead the end-to-end design, implementation, and administration of comprehensive compensation programs, including salary structures and incentive schemes. Conduct market analyses and internal equity reviews to identify trends and ensure competitive positioning. Perform advanced data analytics to generate detailed reports and presentations on compensation metrics and program effectiveness for senior management. Manage annual compensation review processes (merit, promotions, bonus, equity) while maintaining accurate data within HR systems. Develop and update compensation policies to ensure organizational alignment with best practices and legal compliance. Provide strategic consultation and training to HR and management teams on complex compensation-related topics. Partner with Talent Acquisition, Finance, and leadership to align compensation initiatives with broader organizational objectives. Leverage modern productivity tools and AI to automate tasks and drive cross-functional total rewards projects. Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law. Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are: Foundational Knowledge: 5+ years of experience in compensation analysis, with an in-depth understanding of theories, global market trends, and regulatory practices. Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field (Master’s or CCP a plus). Analytical Rigor: Strong skills to interpret complex datasets, identify the 'story,' and make informed, data-backed decisions. Technical Proficiency: High level of comfort with HRIS (Workday preferred), project management tools (Monday.com), Google Suite, and moderate to advanced Excel/Sheets skills. AI Fluency & Critical Thinking: A proactive curiosity about leveraging Generative AI to streamline workflows, combined with the ability to 'validate and challenge' technical outputs with human context and expertise. Principled Innovation: A high level of integrity and confidentiality when experimenting with new technologies and handling sensitive organizational data. Communication Excellence: Confident, professional, and accessible interpersonal skills that bridge the gap between technical data and human-centric storytelling. Strategic Resilience & Partnership: Ability to prioritize and drive multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment, coupled with proven success managing stakeholders as a trusted advisor. What's Next If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like. As we hope you've seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about. Our Promise At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills. Additional Information What's Next If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like. As we hope you've seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about. Our Promise At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.