Total Rewards Analyst

For over four decades, PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) has been a leader in restaurant technology, empowering brands worldwide to create lasting connections with their guests. Our innovative solutions and commitment to excellence provide comprehensive software and hardware that enable seamless experiences and drive growth for over 100,000 restaurants in more than 110 countries. Embracing our "Better Together" ethos, we offer Unified Customer Experience solutions, combining point-of-sale, digital ordering, loyalty and back-office software solutions as well as industry-leading hardware and drive-thru offerings. To learn more, visit partech.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.

Position Description:

At PAR Technology, we’re building a Total Rewards function that connects data, design, and business performance.

Reporting to the Senior Compensation Analyst as a member of the broader Total Rewards Team, this role leads the design, administration and optimization of PAR’s equity and long-term incentive (LTI) programs, while also driving retirement plans and supporting broader total rewards analytics and governance. This role combines deep technical expertise in equity administration with strong financial acumen to ensure programs are executed flawlessly, align with business performance, and deliver measurable employee and shareholder value. The role also serves as a backup compensation analyst and oversees retirement plan administration in partnership with third-party providers.

Position Location:

Remotely based in our hub locations and additional locations where collaboration and time-zone alignment will allow effective partnership with the broader HR and business teams.

Hub locations: Austin, TX, Philadelphia, PA, Minneapolis, MN, Chicago, IL, Champaign, IL, and Central New York (Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, New Hartford).

Reports To:

Senior Compensation Analyst

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience in compensation, finance, accounting, equity, or total rewards analysis with education grounded in HR, Finance, Business, Economics or related field.

• 3+ years of progressive experience in equity administration (e.g., stock plans, LTI programs) with demonstrated financial modeling and analytical expertise

• Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, Payroll and Legal

• Experience with stock plan administration systems (e.g., Shareworks, Fidelity)

• Familiarity with stock-based compensation accounting concepts

• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and data visualization skills (Excel, Power BI, or similar).

• Interest in using AI and analytics to enhance reporting, insight generation, and program efficiency.

• High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to partner effectively with HR, Finance, and business leaders.

• Organized, curious, eager to learn and thrives in a fast-paced, growth environment where iteration and improvement are part of the culture.

Unleash your potential: What you will be doing and owning:

Equity & LTI Strategy and Administration

• Own end-to-end equity administration, including grant processing, vesting, exercises, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Partner with Legal, Finance, and external administrators to manage equity plans, filings, and governance.

• Contribute to LTI strategy design, including financial modeling, dilution analysis, and executive/board-level materials.

• Support annual equity grant cycles and ongoing program administration.

• Serves as point of contact for LTI plan participants

Retirement Plans Management

• Oversee administration of retirement plans (e.g., 401(k), RRSP) in partnership with third-party administrators and advisors.

• Monitor plan compliance, participation, and vendor performance.

• Support plan design enhancements based on utilization, cost, and employee needs.

Compensation & Total Rewards Support

• Serve as a backup compensation analyst for benchmarking, pay modeling, and annual planning cycles.

• Support salary structures, market pricing, and incentive program analysis.

• Partner with HRBPs and People Ops to ensure consistent, compliant execution of programs globally.

• Design and launch communications and training materials or third-party resources for Plan participants.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Develop and maintain financial models for equity, LTI, and benefits programs.

• Partner with Finance on forecasting, accounting impacts (e.g., stock-based compensation), and budget tracking.

• Produce monthly and quarterly reporting for HR, Finance, and executive stakeholders.

• Build dashboards linking total rewards investments to retention, performance, and engagement outcomes.

• Partner with Legal on the annual proxy process, coordinating Total Rewards inputs for CD&A, equity plan disclosures, executive compensation tables, governance timelines, and related review cycles.

Interview Process:

• Interview #1: Video interview with Talent Acquisition Team

• Interview #2: Video interview with the Hiring Manager (via MS Teams)

• Interview #3: Video interview with the Team (via MS Teams)

PAR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, or for your role at PAR, please contact [email protected]. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the US Department of Labor's website.