Compensation Programs Senior Analyst

San Mateo, CA · San Mateo · USD 164,390-209,130 / year · Full-time · Hybrid · Posted Sep 18, 2026

At a glance

The Compensation Programs Senior Analyst will focus on managing cyclical compensation cycles, identifying automation opportunities, and re-engineering compensation programs and systems.
This role serves as a data expert, delivering actionable insights to senior leadership while driving operational and organizational optimizations.

Responsible for development, design, planning and project management of compensation programs, policies and processes.
Lead the development and implementation of global compensation programs, particularly bi-annual compensation review cycles.
Work with cross-functional teams to identify processes, programs, or capabilities for automation, enhancement, or re-engineering.
Implement compensation systems to support cyclical compensation cycles.
Create materials to communicate strategic priorities and findings to senior management.
Develop and refine Excel models to conduct compensation analysis.
Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and metrics while monitoring data integrity.
Streamline compensation processes through operational and system enhancements via Workday, Zendesk, and Jira.

6+ years of experience in the technology industry, compensation, consulting, finance or a similarly applicable field.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive human resources and compensation experience.
Proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel, including building analyses and automated models.
Knowledge of industry trends and developments in compensation.
Exceptional quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong project management, organizational and communication skills.
Working knowledge of Workday.