Smarter Comp Planning

Eliminate spreadsheet chaos in compensation planning.

CompXL^® blends familiar spreadsheet power with smart cloud features to manage merit raises, bonuses, commissions, equity, and total rewards across your entire organization.

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“I finally got my summers back. I didn't have to work on spreadsheets late at night. That was a game changer for me.”

— Heidi Wallman, Corporate Director, HRIS | Canyon Ranch

The Problem

Spreadsheets weren't built for compensation planning.

If your merit cycle still runs on emailed spreadsheets, manual formulas, and version-controlled file names, you're not alone — but you are at risk. One misrouted file exposes sensitive pay data.

One broken formula throws off an entire budget. And every cycle, your team spends weeks on admin instead of strategy. CompXL replaces that chaos with a secure, centralized platform that works the way compensation teams actually need it to.

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THE PLATFORM

Everything you need to plan, review, and approve.

CompXL brings merit planning, bonus management, budget tracking, and approval workflows into a single view — so you're not switching between spreadsheets to get answers.

Why CompXL

Plan compensation with confidence.

Scalable planning.

Support global compensation planning, multi-currency workflows, and scalable communication across divisions without relying on error-prone spreadsheets.

Accuracy and reliability.

Automate calculations, track changes, and eliminate typos and formula errors, ensuring precise, defensible compensation decisions.

Secure and centralized.

Protect sensitive pay data with a secure, cloud-based platform that reduces risk from misrouted spreadsheets, unauthorized access, or version confusion.

KEY CAPABILITIES

Streamline compensation planning.

Centralized dashboards.

Monitor progress, bottlenecks, and budget status in real time. Drill down by manager group and resolve issues without opening multiple spreadsheets.

Budget visibility and control.

Track actual spend and budget with interactive dashboards. Set holdbacks, soft stops, or hard stops to prevent overruns—all with complete audit tracking.

Global multi-currency support.

Plan merit, bonus, and long-term awards across 96+ currencies. Headquarters maintain unified visibility while managers work locally in their own currencies.

Compliance and audit-ready.

Enforce eligibility, proration, and guideline rules at entry. Out-of-policy entries trigger alerts, require justification, and automatically log every change for internal or external audits.

WHY IT MATTERS

Every compensation cycle is an opportunity.

When your planning tools are fragmented, every cycle introduces risk: budget overruns, compliance gaps, misrouted pay data, and decisions you can't defend. CompXL gives you the control, visibility, and audit trail to turn compensation planning from a liability into a competitive advantage.

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SEE WHAT'S NEW

AI-Powered compensation planning.

CompXL leverages the CompAnalyst AI Suite to streamline salary structures, model bonuses, and surface insights faster. Reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and make smarter decisions with AI-driven planning.

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Trusted by compensation professionals.

“I would say that CompXL is a great system. Managers like it, HR likes it, our leadership teams like the system because it's easy to use, easy to make changes. It looks good, and it provides the data security that makes me feel confident and comfortable.”

– Carl Dowling, Senior HR Manager | PAC

“With Salary.com's compensation planning solution, we saved 60 to 80 hours per merit cycle and made our processes so much easier.”

– Shannon Garrett, Compensation Partner | Lifeway Christian Resources

“I searched for a product for years that could move our Excel-based comp sheets online and my prayers were answered!”

– HR Director | Hargray Communication

“CompXL is user friendly and intuitive. Managers know exactly what to do. It doesn't require a lot of training.”

– Director of Compensation | ACCO Brands

Your CompXL questions answered.

What is compensation planning software?

Compensation planning software helps HR teams automate and manage salary increases, bonuses, and equity awards. It replaces manual spreadsheets with a centralized, secure platform that improves accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.

How does CompXL support global compensation planning?

CompXL supports multi-currency planning and allows managers to work in local currencies while HR sees roll-ups in a summary currency—ensuring global consistency and compliance.

Can CompXL integrate with our current HRIS systems?

Yes. CompXL integrates with payroll, HCM, and ERP systems via APIs or flat files, making data import/export seamless.

How do you design a successful compensation planning strategy?

Start by aligning business goals, researching market rates, defining salary structures, and integrating performance-based pay. Use CompXL to streamline planning and maintain transparency.

How does CompXL reduce compensation cycle planning time?

CompXL automates manual tasks like spreadsheet consolidation, formula validation, and approval workflows. By streamlining these processes, organizations can reduce compensation planning cycle time, freeing HR teams to focus on strategy instead of administration.

What types of incentive plans can CompXL support?

CompXL supports a wide range of incentive plans including merit increases, bonuses, commissions, long-term incentives (RSUs, SARs, PSUs), and equity awards. It's flexible enough to handle any complex global plan.

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