HR Ops & C&B Analyst

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The P&C Operations and Compensation & Benefits Analyst plays a key role in supporting core People & Culture
processes and ensuring the effective delivery of compensation and benefits programs. This role combines datadriven
analysis with process execution, providing operational support across P&C systems, reporting,
compensation cycles, benefits administration, and compliance. The analyst partners closely with P&C, Payroll,
Finance, and external vendors to maintain data integrity, streamline workflows, and help implement global and
local C&B initiatives that align with the company's overall people strategy.

What Your Impact Will Be

• Participate in annual compensation surveys (Mercer, WTW) and analyze results to assess market
  competitiveness.
• Calculate and track variable compensation payments, including quarterly Short-Term Incentive Plan (SIP)
  payouts and Brazil Profit Sharing (PLR), in coordination with PCBPs, Sales Admin, Finance, and Payroll.
• Support the review and update of country-specific salary structures, ensuring alignment with market data and organizational strategy.
• Participate in regional and global Total Rewards initiatives, including the implementation of new tools and policies.
• Analyze data and develop reports, dashboards, and insights to support decision-making and optimize compensation and benefits programs.
• Review and track headcount data to ensure accuracy and provide visibility into vacant, occupied, and temporary positions, including justification for new roles, and support workforce planning through personnel cost analysis.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Compensation & Benefits, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and program effectiveness.
  • Conduct internal equity analyses and job evaluations to ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with organizational structures and market practices.
• Support the annual & mid year salary reviews (Annual & Mid Year Cycle) and benefits annual renewal
  negotiations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Actuary, or similar
• 2+ Extensive experience in managing Compensation and Benefits (C&B), with a minimum of 2 years in a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research (desktop and in-person), perform in-depth analysis, and produce clear, insightful reports.
• Office suite knowledge
• Proficient in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, charts)
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience working with HRIS systems, particularly Workday.

What It’s Like To Work Here

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors
 

• We collaborate Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute We are a performance driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best in class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver result

Who We Are

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Visit us at https //jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers .

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.