About the Role
We are seeking a data-driven, analytical, and detail-oriented Global Compensation Analyst to join our growing Total Rewards team. In this role, you will support the design, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation programs that help attract, motivate, and retain top talent across multiple international regions.
This role is well suited for an individual with 5+ years of foundational compensation experience, a strong understanding of core rewards principles, and an interest in expanding their global compensation expertise. You will contribute to key corporate initiatives, global market benchmarking, and the execution of annual compensation cycles.
What You’ll Do
Compensation Cycle Execution: Play a key supporting role in the planning and administration of our global annual merit, bonus, and equity review cycles.
Workday enhancements: Serve as the business owner for Workday Compensation, including prioritizing enhancements, defining requirements, partnering with HRIS, and ensuring solutions effectively support compensation programs and business needs.
Data & System Integrity: Partner closely with HR Operations to ensure compensation structures, grades, job profiles, and employee data are accurately maintained in our HRIS
Analytics & Reporting: Build and maintain dynamic dashboards and reports to analyze compensation trends, costs, and effectiveness for leadership.
Ad-Hoc Consultation: Act as a trusted partner to Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners, providing data-backed guidance on off-cycle promotions, new hire offers, and localized compensation challenges.
Global Market Benchmarking: Participate in annual global compensation surveys (e.g., Radford/Aon, Mercer). Match internal roles to market data, analyze competitive positioning, and recommend structure adjustments across various global entities.
Pay Equity & Compliance: Assist in tracking and auditing compensation practices to ensure internal equity and compliance with local labor laws across all operating regions.
The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
$106.2K - $153.7K USD
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.
Experience: 5+ years of dedicated experience in corporate compensation, total rewards, or deep HR data analytics. Global/international compensation exposure is highly preferred.
Analytical Superpowers: Advanced Excel skills are a must (think building clean, formula-driven models). You see the story behind the numbers.
System Savvy: Hands-on experience with automated HRIS platforms. Experience navigating or configuring compensation modules in systems like Workday is a key benefit
Communication Style: Ability to break down complex financial or data concepts into clear, digestible insights for HR partners and managers.
Detail & Discretion: High emotional intelligence, absolute discretion when handling highly confidential data, and a meticulous eye for detail.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in corporate compensation, total rewards, or deep HR data analytics
- Global/international compensation exposure
- Advanced Excel skills (complex, formula-driven models)
- Hands-on experience with automated HRIS platforms
- Experience navigating or configuring compensation modules in systems like Workday
- Ability to communicate complex financial or data concepts clearly to HR partners and managers
- High emotional intelligence, discretion handling confidential data, meticulous attention to detail
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Eligibility for any required U.S. export authorizations
Altera (altera.com) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement programs are robust, with offerings such as a 401(k) and a pension. This breadth supports long-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous, including PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays. Wellness initiatives like gym memberships further support balance.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests parental leave is generous. Family-building support, including fertility benefits and adoption reimbursement, is highlighted as part of the package.
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What We Do
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