Develop, maintain, and evolve compensation structures, pay bands, and incentive programs. Conduct competitive benchmarking using tools like Radford/Pave. Partner with HRBPs and business leaders on compensation decisions. Lead compensation program budgeting, accruals, forecasting, and cost modeling. Lead deep-dive analytics on utilization, compa-ratios, pay equity, and program effectiveness. Build dashboards and reporting in Excel, Power BI, or other visualization tools. Translate complex data into actionable insights for executive leadership. Work alongside benefits teams to understand program complementarity. Articulate how compensation interacts with broader Total Rewards elements. Support HRIS integrations for compensation, performance, and rewards processes. Identify opportunities to streamline workflows through automation. Bring forward innovative ideas for Total Rewards design. Stay ahead of trends in AI, analytics, and compensation tech. Administer equity compensation (e.g., stock options, RSUs) and manage plan design. Understand pay transparency regulations and EEO reporting requirements. Manage critical work streams while partnering with multiple stakeholders.