Compensation Analyst

Overview

Quest Software builds the foundation for enterprise AI with solutions in data governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernization. More than 45,000 companies, including 90% of the Fortune 500, trust Quest to solve their most critical IT challenges. From securing identities and modernizing platforms to preparing data for AI, we help enterprises unlock their full potential.

COMPENSATION ANALYST

We are looking for a Compensation Analyst to join our Total Rewards team and support the design, analysis, and delivery of global compensation programs. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and 2–4 years of experience in compensation or HR analytics who is ready to deepen their expertise in a fast-paced organization.

You will partner closely with HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to ensure our pay programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our compensation philosophy. This role is remote and reports to the Director of Total Rewards.

This position is designated as remote.Exception: Candidates residing within commuting distance of our Austin, TX; Aliso Viejo, CA; or Dublin, OH offices will be classified as hybrid employees and required to work on-site three (3) days per week, consistent with company policy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market pricing, benchmarking, and job evaluations for new and existing roles
• Maintain job architecture, including job families, job codes, and grade levels
• Support the annual compensation cycles
• Conduct analyses related to pay equity, compression, hiring ranges, and internal alignment
• Assist in building compensation tools and process documentation
• Perform ad hoc analyses to support organizational initiatives
• Assist with reviewing compensation practices to ensure compliance with relevant laws, pay transparency regulations, and company philosophy

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, finance, or a related field
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling)
• Experience with salary surveys (Radford, IPAS, or similar)
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Ability to present data clearly and translate insights for non-technical audiences
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related field preferred

Why Quest

At Quest, your work makes an impact. You’ll help organizations get AI-ready while building your career with a global team of innovators. We offer:

• Competitive pay, annual bonuses, and top-performer recognition.
• Comprehensive health, family, and retirement benefits.
• Flexible work options, generous PTO, and wellness programs.
• Professional growth through learning platforms, mentorship, and leadership programs.
• Inclusive teams that reflect the world we serve, supported by Employee Resource Groups and our Equality & Inclusion Council.

Quest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Quest is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Quest are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Quest will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Quest encourages applicants of all ages.

Come join us. For more information, visit us on the web at Quest Careers Innovate.Collaborate.Grow

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