Sr. Corporate Compensation Analyst

Company:Driven Brands

Driven Brands is North America's largest automotive services company with a portfolio of iconic brands including Take 5 Oil Change®, Meineke Car Care Centers®, Maaco®, 1-800-Radiator & A/C®, Auto Glass Now®, and CARSTAR®. Our vision is to fuel the pursuit with the simplest, most convenient, and most reliable car care experience.

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Driven Brands is more than a workplace. We're a launchpad — for careers, for dreams, and for people driven to do great things.

Every day, we fuel the pursuit — for our customers chasing life's moments, for our franchisees building lasting legacies, and for each other as we grow, lead, and succeed together.

Performance matters. We take pride in it. We own it. We show up for one another and for our communities.

Because at Driven Brands, we're not just fixing cars. We're building futures, unlocking potential, and fueling what's possible — together.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Sr. Corporate Compensation Analyst will independently support the design, development, implementation, and administration of Driven Brands' global corporate compensation programs, including base salary, annual incentive plans, long-term incentive plans, and the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). The role will provide analytical expertise, manage recurring compensation processes, and partner with HR and business leaders to deliver accurate, market-competitive, and compliant compensation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Own or provide lead analytical support for the following compensation programs and processes:

Equity and ESPP administration, including data validation, reporting, employee support, and coordination with internal and external partners

Bonus and incentive plan design, documentation, communication, calculation, and administration

Annual compensation review administration, including data preparation, system testing, reporting, quality review, and issue resolution

Pay range development, market pricing, analysis, and administration

HRIS testing, reporting, data audits, and process improvements related to compensation

Monitor compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local compensation laws and standards. Routinely audit programs, data, and processes for compliance and respond to audit requests.

Partner with HR, HRIS, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and business leaders on compensation matters, providing clear analysis, recommendations, and implementation support.

Manage participation in third-party compensation surveys; analyze benchmarking data and make recommendations that support market competitiveness and the company's total rewards philosophy and strategy.

Benchmark jobs using survey data and other market intelligence; evaluate job scope and internal equity; recommend appropriate job levels, pay grades, and compensation ranges. Maintain compensation data and tools, including PayFactors.

Develop manager and employee communications, training, and educational materials that support effective compensation decisions.

Perform complex analysis, modeling, and calculations for program design and changes. Assess cost, employee impact, internal equity, and program effectiveness; summarize findings and recommendations for stakeholders.

Lead assigned compensation projects and process improvements, manage timelines and deliverables, identify risks, and keep stakeholders informed. Maintain knowledge of emerging market practices and recommend practical improvements.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.

4–6 years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards. A Master's degree plus 2–4 years of experience is also acceptable.

Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, modeling, pivot tables, and lookups.

Working knowledge of compensation and benefits regulations.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear recommendations for HR and business stakeholders

Preferred

CCP, CBP, GRP, or CEBS certification.

Experience with Workday or a similar HRIS.

Experience in a multi-unit, multi-state, or franchise environment.

Experience with salary survey tools such as Mercer, WTW, or Payscale.

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Position Location: North Carolina

Compensation Range: $79,200.00 - $141,500.00

Compensation Frequency: Annual

Base pay offered may vary depending on actual location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Supplemental pay types may include commissions or bonus incentives, depending on the role. Driven Brands offers a variety of health and wellness benefits including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.drivenbrandsbenefits.com

Get early access to 50% of your earned wages at any time through our myFlexPay program.