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Compensation Analyst

Parexel

Remote - Bloemfontein - South Africa, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Ireland Full-time

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

At Parexel, we believe fair and competitive compensation is fundamental to attracting and retaining top talent. We're seeking a detail-oriented Compensation Analyst to work with our experienced Compensation team in developing, implementing, and administering our global compensation programs.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you'll be at the intersection of data, strategy, and people. You will;

  • Educate and advise colleagues across the business and HR on job evaluation, market pricing, and our innovative pay-for-performance philosophy

  • Drive equitable compensation through job matching and market pricing analysis, applying rigorous job evaluation techniques to establish fair compensation rates using both internal and external data

  • Analyze incentive plans with guidance, evaluating new and existing programs to ensure they align with business objectives

  • Conduct market research and provide actionable insights to HR and business leaders on compensation trends and competitive positioning

  • Work on annual salary planning by coordinating and guiding our annual salary review process across the organization

  • Support strategic initiatives by participating in compensation projects and delivering data-driven reports and analysis

  • Ensure data integrity by managing compensation decision processes and communicating decisions clearly to HR and employees

  • Build strong partnerships across a geographically distributed workforce, fostering collaboration and maintaining a results-oriented team environment

What We're Looking For:

Experience & Background:

  • Strong analytical background with experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, Human Resources, Finance, or related functions

  • Proven experience working in global, matrix environments

  • Track record supporting geographically distributed teams and HR Business Communities

  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices industry is a plus

Skills & Abilities:

  • Advanced Excel and data management capabilities

  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable recommendations

  • Excellent communication skills—you can explain complex compensation concepts to diverse audiences

  • Global knowledge or international experience is a plus

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related analytical field

Why Join Parexel?

You'll work with a talented Compensation team dedicated to building equitable, competitive pay programs in a dynamic, global organization. This is an opportunity to make a real impact on how we attract, retain, and reward our diverse workforce.

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