Compensation Analyst

at Crunchtime

Atlanta, Boston, Louisville, United States

Global restaurant brands run their operation on the Crunchtime platform. Delivering a consistent guest experience across every location and managing food and labor costs are at the core of how Crunchtime’s software is used today in over 150,000 locations across 100+ countries by the world’s top restaurant and foodservice operators. Customers including Chipotle, Culver’s, Domino’s, Dunkin’, Five Guys and P.F. Chang’s rely on our top-ranked platform which now includes Zenput to manage inventory, staff scheduling, learning and development, food safety, operational tasks and audits.

About the role

As a Compensation Analyst, you’ll help design, implement, and administer our global compensation programs to ensure we attract, motivate, and retain top talent. You’ll partner closely with People Operations and business leaders to deliver competitive, equitable, and compliant pay practices. This is a high-impact opportunity in a dynamic environment that will allow you to shape and influence the future of Crunchtime’s total rewards strategy.

As a Compensation Analyst, you’ll serve as a trusted subject matter expert and strategic thought partner to leaders and People Ops colleagues. You’ll lead the way on market analysis, program design, and compensation best practices - ensuring everything is competitive, fair, and in line with the company’s values and goals.

What you’ll do as a Compensation Analyst

Analyze, model, and benchmark base pay, incentive, and equity programs to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.
Lead complex compensation projects, such as annual merit cycles, salary structure reviews, job leveling, and pay equity analyses.
Develop and lead variable compensation and incentive plans that drive business results and team engagement.
Develop and deliver tools, dashboards, and compensation reports for HR and business leaders.
Maintain and update compensation data in HRIS and market pricing systems.
Support the design and implementation of new compensation policies and programs that align with business goals and local regulations.
Create clear, compelling communication and training materials for managers and employees.
Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in compensation.
Participate in and analyze salary surveys; manage relationships with survey vendors.
Assist with executive and equity compensation analyses as needed.
Continuously seeking process improvements and automation opportunities to make everything smoother and smarter.

What we’re looking for

3-5 years of progressive experience in compensation analysis or consulting, preferably in a global environment
Solid knowledge of compensation principles, job evaluation methodologies, and market pricing tools (e.g., Radford, Pave, or similar).
Experience leading large comp projects and building pay programs from the ground up.
Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and data modeling expertise; experience with HRIS (Rippling)
Ability to translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Has a demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance, proactively manages tasks and priorities across multiple projects, analyzes and executes work efficiently, collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, and thrives in fast-paced, results-driven environments.

What you'll get

Great mission-driven team members from diverse backgrounds with a strong company culture
Competitive pay
Flexible PTO
Paid company holidays
Yearly team off-sites
Medical, dental, and vision benefits (FSA, HSA & HRA options)
Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
401k employer match
Wellness benefits
Commuter benefits
Work in an open environment on solutions that are reshaping the way businesses operate
Fun team events
Ability to have a big impact
10 weeks of paid parental leave
Fitness reimbursement
Learning & development funds

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Crunchtime, we are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic.

We have an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member is respected and valued. As a global software development company, we believe that our diverse employee population enriches our work environment.

Join us in our mission to provide the best software solutions to the food industry. We encourage you to apply regardless of your background or experience; even if you don’t meet all the qualifications, because we believe unique experiences and perspectives make us a stronger team.