Compensation Design Analyst

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About the Job:

The Compensation Design Analyst is part of the Global Total Rewards Center of Excellence, supporting the development and execution of our Global Compensation Strategy. This role partners closely with the Senior Manager of Compensation Design to deliver analytical and project-based support across global compensation frameworks, governance, and programs. Through data-driven insights and thoughtful design, the Analyst helps shape scalable, competitive compensation solutions that support our business and people worldwide.

This position is based in Louisville, KY.

Salary Range: 

$80,300 - $94,300 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Responsibilities: 

Project-Based Design Support & Analytics

• Partner closely with the Senior Manager of Compensation to bring global compensation strategies to life, helping shape frameworks, governance, and best practices used across the organization.
• Contribute to high-visibility global compensation initiatives, including field, broad-based, recognition, and executive compensation programs.
• Turn data into insights by supporting benchmarking, modeling, analysis, reporting, and executive-ready presentations.
• Build and enhance analytics, reports, and dashboards that inform key compensation and business decisions worldwide.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality work on time, balancing precision with agility in a fast-paced environment.

Program Ownership & Ongoing Support

• Own and maintain key Global Total Rewards resources, including the Global Total Rewards playbook and global job library.
• Deliver meaningful compensation analytics and reporting that help leaders make informed, equitable pay decisions.
• Help create clear, engaging Total Rewards materials, training, and communications for managers and employees.
• Stay ahead of the curve by researching market trends, competitive pay practices, and emerging Total Rewards innovations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Compensation or related HR roles or Finance, with a strong foundation in design and data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for collaboration across teams and departments.
• Proficient in analyzing compensation data, preparing reports, and presenting findings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with benchmarking and compensation billing/tracking systems 
• High attention to detail & sense of urgency
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to perform detailed research and provide insights that support decision-making.

Benefits:

Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here. 

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”) (collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.

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