KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world’s leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car, cruise, or vacation package. We’re also transforming the in-travel experience with our app and new accommodation software. For more information, visit www.KAYAK.com.

As an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK’s portfolio of metasearch brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined. Many employees are dedicated to one brand, but we all have the benefit of using each others strengths and insights. Together, we’re able to help people experience the world through dining and travel.

As the Sr. Total Rewards Specialist, you will have the opportunity to support the administration and evolution of our US and International rewards programs and philosophy, while continuing to grow and develop your career in Total Rewards. This role will work closely with all members of People Team, including People Partners, Talent Acquisition, People Operations, and the rest of the Total Rewards team.

In this role, you will:

• Analyze and help structure efficient and effective compensation & benefits programs for our global organization
• Support the development of all compensation, benefits, and wellbeing communications
• Assist with submission of all market data surveys
• Support the semi-annual performance review and compensation cycles through Workday requirements definition, data analysis, reporting, troubleshooting, and the development of communications
• Administer and evolve our market pricing tools and benchmarking methodology
• Liaise with People Operations/HRIS & Internal Systems teams to identify and implement data sharing opportunities 
• Find opportunities to improve the accuracy and efficiency of core compensation business processes
• Perform daily and weekly administrative benefits tasks including reviewing/approving benefit change requests, HSA/FSA funding file preparation, and monitoring and responding to benefit inquiries
• Partner with external leave of absence vendor and internal payroll team to accurately administer employee leave of absence programs, ensuring employees are paid correctly and timely while on leave and internal systems are updated accordingly
• Champion and embody the KAYAK and OpenTable culture, mission and values

Pleas apply if you have:

• A B.A./B.S. with 1 – 3 years of experience as a Compensation or Benefits Analyst, either “in-house” or as a consultant
• Proven analytical and technical skills
• Knowledgeable and passionate about market pricing, preferably with experience in high-technology/internet environments
• An advanced level of experience in Excel
• A growth mindset – you think about how to work smarter, and take on the next challenge
• Attention to detail and deliver high-quality, error-free work products
• Ability balance competing priorities in a dynamic environment with a strong sense of urgency to drive projects to completion
• Creative thinking through ambiguity and are flexible and adaptable to change
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills to communicate and explain compensation fundamentals
• Enjoyment working in a fast-paced environment with quickly changing business needs
• High self-motivation, have a stellar work ethic and you’re looking for the right company to support your growth
• Experience with Workday’s advanced compensation functionality

Benefits and Perks:

• 4 weeks paid vacation
• Ability to work from almost anywhere
• Day off on your birthday
• Generous retirement plans
• Awesome health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Headspace Subscription
• No Meeting Fridays!
• Drinks, coffee, snacks, games etc.
• Weekly catered lunches
• Flexible hours
• Regular team events/excursions
• Universal Paid Parental leave

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for this United States located role is $80,000-$90,000.

Diversity and Inclusion

We aspire to have a workplace that reflects all of the diverse communities we serve. We know that when we have diverse teams we produce more creative ideas, products, and better outcomes for our team members. OpenTable/KAYAK is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for roles on our team. Whoever you are, just be you.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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