The ideal candidate will balance hands-on analytical work with strategic consulting, leading annual compensation processes while supporting broader team initiatives. Foster strong relationships with cross-functional partners to gain deep understanding of our talent across various divisions. As a trusted advisor, you’ll leverage that knowledge and translate complex compensation data into clear recommendations that drive talent decisions and support organizational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary compensation consultant for assigned lines of business/divisions, building strong relationships with HR Business Partners, talent acquisition, and business leaders
Collaborate to address compensation-related issues and provide solutions that support business goals. Provide expert guidance on compensation matters including base salary recommendations, incentive and sales compensation, job evaluations, offer negotiations, promotions, retention situations, and internal equity reviews
Partner proactively with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into compensation solutions that attract, retain, and motivate talent
Identify trends, assess market positioning, and support strategic decision-making. Act as a trusted advisor on pay philosophy, market positioning, and compensation best practices
Own offer analysis, conduct benchmarking reviews, perform internal equity analyses and pay equity reviews to identify and address potential disparities
Ensure compensation decisions align with internal equity, external competitiveness, legal compliance (FLSA, pay equity laws), and budgetary parameters
Perform market benchmarking and competitive analysis to inform compensation
Lead or co-lead annual compensation cycles including merit increases, bonus programs, and equity refresh processes for assigned business units
Manage end-to-end process execution including planning, communications, system configuration, data validation, approvals, and implementation
Build and maintain compensation reports, dashboards, and analytics that provide visibility into pay practices and inform business decisions.
Apply advanced analytics methods including modeling scenario analysis and structured assumptions, to evaluate programs and practices and to address gaps in market data or emerging roles
Educate and enable managers and HR partners on compensation policies, processes, and decision-making frameworks
Develop communications and training materials to support compensation processes and drive manager understanding
Create and maintain process documentation, playbooks, and reference materials
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the employee/manager experience
Contribute to enterprise-wide compensation initiatives, program design, and policy development
Ensure local compensation practices comply with global frameworks while remaining competitive and relevant to the respective talent market
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field or equivalent
6 – 10+ years of progressive compensation experience with at least 3 years in a consultative or business partner capacity
Deep knowledge of compensation principles, best practices, and regulatory requirements (FLSA, pay equity legislation)
Experience in sales compensation is strongly preferred
Proven expertise in job evaluation methodologies, market pricing techniques, and compensation benchmarking
Experience managing annual compensation processes (merit, bonus, equity) from planning through execution
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic compensation consulting to business leaders and HR partner
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences and to effectively partner with various stakeholder
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
Strong project management capabilities and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
High degree of discretion, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Proven collaboration skills and ability to build effective relationships across organizational levels and functions
Skills and Qualifications
Preferred
Experience in high-tech, consumer electronics, or innovation-driven industries
Background in multinational or matrixed organizations, particularly as a subsidiary of a global parent company
Knowledge of AI/ML applications in compensation and people analytics
Experience with global compensation harmonization or international assignments
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