Seattle, WA, US
52 days ago
Early Careers: Compensation Analyst (Work and Rewards) - Seattle - 2025

Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

The Business 

Create your future.  At WTW, we help clients align their talent and rewards strategy with their business strategy to achieve long-term success. We develop strategies and design and implement programs that address these needs, drive higher performance, and ensure the right return on their investment in people. Backed by industry-leading technology, global workforce data, research, and insights, we help our clients quickly transform ideas into action.  

Our team consults to a broad array of clients on matters including executive compensation and board advisory consulting, structuring work and careers, corporate governance and bringing data driven consulting insights to shape compensation program design decisions.    

Explore an opportunity.  Our Work and Rewards teams are the global leaders in effectively shaping the future of work and aligning executive and broad employee pay, talent management and career development programs with the interests of our clients’ stakeholders. As a member our team, you will have the opportunity to work with industry-leading consultants and clients in a wide range of areas, including executive and broad-based compensation, career frameworks, corporate governance, talent management, and sales force effectiveness. 

You will have immediate exposure to real client assignments in client facing roles which will draw on your imagination and creativity as well as your ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and present results. These experiences will help build your technical knowledge and overall industry expertise while you benefit from more structured training that is tailored to our business.  

The Role 

You will work closely with leading consultants, developing cutting edge technical knowledge and skills, as well as project and client management capabilities. 

Our projects range in scope from rewards (e.g., compensation benchmarking, base pay program, job leveling/job architecture, annual and long-term incentive program design, pay equity studies, pay-for-performance analyses) to career and talent management (e.g., competency and skills, performance management, organization and function design) to broad cross-group engagements such as support for M&A transactions, total rewards strategy and optimization. 

While daily work and assignments will vary, some of your main responsibilities will include: 

Partnering with consultants and clients to design strategies and rewards programs to attract, reward and retain talent  Helping our clients ensure that their reward programs are competitive by performing competitive benchmarking analyses of compensation levels, program design and other rewards practices utilizing the range of WTW data, tools and processes  Modeling pays structures and conducting financial impact analyses of alternative designs  Developing, analyzing, and calibrating executive and broad-based incentive plan designs that help support companies’ business strategies  Drafting reports and exhibits presenting the team’s analytical work to client audiences  Performing industry and financial research  Participating in client meetings and working sessions  Contributing to sales and marketing efforts by assisting with proposals and other client-specific business development efforts 

Role Requirements

Progress towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a business-oriented field or any other major with significant quantitative course work, and minimum overall GPA of 3.0 Work experience that demonstrates strong analytical and client service skills (e.g., internships/part-time jobs involving quantitative and qualitative data analysis)  Interest in Rewards and Compensation as demonstrated through work experiences, coursework, research assignments, etc.Passion for solving problems and sharing solutions to exceed the standards of the client  Ability to be a self-starter and work independently, but also cooperatively in a close team environment Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills, including analyzing data and interpreting, summarizing and presenting findings Strong written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to interact with colleagues at all levels Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel This is a hybrid position that requires you to be local and able to commute to the office to which you appliedAble to work legally in the United States indefinitely and without Visa sponsorshipAccepting applications from candidates that graduate with a bachelor’s or master’s degree between May 2024 through June 2025  

 The Application-Interview Process: 

Step 1: Online application, including resume/CV 

Step 2: Online assessments and Video Interview  

Step 3: Interview with business  

Step 4: Offer and on-boarding 

Compensation and Benefits 

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $75,000 - $80,000 USD. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): 

Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time OffRetirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). 

WTW Work Flex: At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools, and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a “hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.  Visit our career site for more information: https://careers.wtwco.com/wtw-work-flex/ 

Recruiting tips:  

WTW specializes in preparing for the unknown.  Here’s how to get ready for the big day: https://careers.wtwco.com/hints-and-tips/ 

EOE, including disability/vets 

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