Analyst, Compensation & People Operations

You will play a vital role in translating Generate's compensation philosophy into world-class programs that attract, motivate, and retain top talent. Partnering with Finance, Legal, the Talent Team, and external consultants, you will ensure our compensation programs are market-driven, well-designed, and clearly communicated. You're quantitatively inclined, fluent in Excel, and excited about solving highly complex problems. You have a service-oriented mindset and are comfortable interfacing with Generate's broader employee base, acting as a central source of knowledge for all things compensation. Additionally, this role will have exposure to the broader People Operations functions with the opportunity to learn about and influence areas such as HR systems, management reporting, immigration, policies, benefits, and payroll.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and execution of the company's compensation strategy, including base salary, bonus, and long-term incentives; Conduct market research and benchmarking analyses to ensure competitive compensation practices, and provide recommendations on compensation trends, best practices, and industry standards; Support the implementation and management of a new compensation system; Support the annual compensation planning process, including data collection, analysis, and reporting findings to the Executive Team and Board of Directors; Partner with the People and Finance teams to prepare accurate compensation budgets and forecasts, and ensure timely processing of equity grants, vesting, and exercise activities; Collaborate closely with the Talent team and senior leaders to ensure alignment between compensation and performance management processes; Interface directly with business leaders to advise on key decisions, process milestones and developments in the broader market related to compensation; Develop and deliver communication materials and educational content for employees on compensation and equity programs, including offer letters, equity plan documents, participant guides, etc.; Maintain accurate employee and compensation data in UKG Ready and related systems, run data audits, and prepare recurring and ad hoc workforce reports; Support system implementations and improvements through data preparation, testing, issue tracking, and documentation of processes and controls; Help coordinate immigration cases with external counsel by collecting documentation, tracking deadlines, and keeping case records current; Support benefits administration and open enrollment through data checks, enrollment materials, eligibility updates, and coordination with benefits partners; Prepare and reconcile approved compensation changes and one-time payments with Payroll, and help investigate discrepancies

Requirements

Demonstrated passion for, or commitment to, the company's mission; Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience; Ideally 2+ years of compensation experience in broad-based compensation, compensation consulting, and people operations; Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret compensation data and market trends; Proficient in using compensation benchmarking tools, HRIS systems, and strong aptitude in Microsoft Excel; Clear and confident presentation skills, capable of conveying complex concepts across stakeholder groups; Strong team player with proven ability to drive results both collaboratively and independently; Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion; Unimpeachable integrity and glowing references; High level of self-awareness and humility, with excitement about confronting uncomfortable situations or new challenges

Benefits

Discretionary bonus; Health care benefits; Retirement benefits; Paid days off, including sick leave, parental leave, and paid time off or vacation benefits; Other benefits that must be reported for federal tax purposes