Senior Compensation and Budget Analyst

Role Overview

• The Senior Analyst will be responsible for supporting and executing the strategy for compensation, benefits and workforce planning, ensuring alignment with business objectives, cost discipline and market competitiveness.
• Support the design, implementation and governance of fixed and variable compensation structures.
• Conduct salary surveys and market analyses (P25, P50, P75).
• Manage job evaluation, job grading and salary structures.
• Support annual cycles: merit, bonus and long-term incentives.
• Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Manage and optimize the benefits portfolio, balancing cost and employee value proposition.
• Interface with vendors and support negotiations and renewals.
• Monitor utilization, costs and market trends.
• Support communication and employee understanding of benefits.
• Support the preparation of the headcount budget and personnel forecast.
• Monitor headcount trends versus plan, identifying risks and variances.
• Analyze personnel costs (salaries, benefits, bonuses and provisions).
• Partner with Finance and business areas to ensure financial discipline and organizational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain HR dashboards and KPIs (headcount, turnover, costs).
• Generate insights to support decision-making.
• Ensure data consistency and quality.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations.
• Support audits and materials for the Compensation Committee.
• Participate in strategic HR projects (e.g., profit-sharing (PLR), job architecture, organizational design, automation).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or related fields.
• Solid experience in Compensation & Benefits and/or Workforce Planning.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability.
• Experience with HR systems (e.g., SAP, SuccessFactors, Workday) is a plus.
• Advanced English (required for interaction with leadership).
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Business acumen and financial understanding.
• Stakeholder communication and management skills.
• Sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Health and dental plans for employee and dependents.
• Meal allowance of BRL 42.00/day to enjoy your breaks with flavor.
• Life insurance for security and peace of mind.
• Educational partnerships to support your professional growth.
• Transportation allowance to facilitate your commute.
• Gympass to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Flexible working hours to balance personal and professional life.
• Training programs to accelerate your development.
• ESG education supported by Pacto Global Academy to keep you connected to key trends.