We are seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to join our People Team at 10x Genomics. This person will be supporting and administering compensation programs and initiatives, including best-in-class compensation packages, long term incentive plans. This role will work closely with HR Partners and business leaders to ensure competitive and equitable compensation strategies that align with the company's goals.
The ideal candidate has a strong analytical background, is experienced in developing and writing business process documents, and is equally strong at driving execution around multiple compensation plans. Individuals applying for this position must be self-starters, strategic thinkers, action-driven, thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at managing multiple priorities, and succeed in communicating and influencing within the organization.
What you will be doing:
- Participate in compensation surveys, performs market research, analyze data, and formulates recommendations regarding the design of our compensation equity programs
- Lead the annual compensation review program (Focal), partnering with HRIS and HRBPs on end-to-end execution; support the analysis, design, and administration of related base pay, bonus, and equity processes, including merit increases, equity refreshers, and performance reviews.
- Conducts job analysis and evaluations on new and revised positions to determine appropriate title, salary grade, pay and incentive level, job code, and FLSA classification, etc. Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws.
- Supports the annual plan and forecast processes by calculating bonus pools and summarizing the financial impact of all comp plan changes across the global organization.
- Collaborates and provides consultative support with HR team members and management on compensation-related issues as well as initiatives including job classification process and assignments.
- Develops and prepares recurring compensation reporting/analytics, leveraging Workday and Snowsight in collaboration with the systems team to streamline reporting; provides support for ad-hoc reporting requests. Conducts regular audits of compensation data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Leads the annual market survey submission process and serves as a primary point of contact with Radford AON.
- Assists with reviewing and approving proposed salary and incentive compensation changes.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or experience in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or Business.
- 5+ years of compensation experience, including experience administering base base pay, variable pay, and long term incentive compensation programs, policies, and practices
- Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in HR and Finance.
- Demonstrated analytical and project management skills
- Strong ability to build effective partnerships with stakeholders across and outside of HR (e.g., Legal, Equity, HRBPs, Recruiters, Systems), with demonstrated success embedding into systems-related projects such as the annual compensation review process. Skilled in developing and delivering presentations to varying audiences, including employees and various levels of management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient with MS Office and Google Suites and strong knowledge of Excel and Google Sheets.
- Proficient in leveraging AI tools to help automate reporting and enhance existing processes.
- Intermediate knowledge of HR systems (Workday experience is preferred)
Below is the base pay range for this full-time position. The actual base pay will depend on several factors unique to each candidate, including one’s skills, qualifications, and experience. At 10x, base pay is also just one component of the Company’s total compensation package. This role is also eligible for 10x’s equity grants, its comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs, and its annual bonus program or sales incentive program. During the hiring process, your 10x recruiter can share more about the Company’s total compensation package.
About 10x Genomics
At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.
We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.
Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference.
Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.
Please be aware of recruitment scams impersonating 10x Genomics. All recruiting communication will come from email addresses @10xgenomics.com. We also want to encourage you to apply to 10x Genomics positions directly on our careers site, Careers.10xgenomics.com or from reputable third party sites, such as LinkedIn or Indeed. We will never request payment or sensitive personal information during the recruiting process.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or Business
- 5+ years of compensation experience administering base pay, variable pay, and long-term incentive programs
- Knowledge of commonly used HR and Finance concepts, practices, and procedures
- Demonstrated analytical and project management skills
- Strong ability to build effective cross-functional partnerships and present to varied audiences
- Self-starter, strategic thinker, action-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience developing and writing business process documentation
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills
- Experience leveraging AI tools to automate reporting and improve processes
- Intermediate knowledge of HR systems, Workday experience preferred
10x Genomics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about 10x Genomics and has not been reviewed or approved by 10x Genomics.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is part of the standard offer and total compensation often reflects meaningful stock grants, especially in software and senior roles. Feedback suggests this ownership component can make packages attractive for those optimizing for cash plus equity.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is offered with multiple plan choices alongside HSA/FSA options. Company materials also highlight income protection, mental health resources, and wellness support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family‑forming and parental benefits are emphasized, including paid parental leave and fertility support. Feedback suggests these programs are a notable part of the package for candidates prioritizing family benefits.
10x Genomics Insights
What We Do
Accelerating biological understanding and discovery is more than a mission for 10x Genomics. It’s a commitment. Fueled by equal parts scientific vision and determined passion, we are enabling fundamental research across the life sciences by delivering rapid innovation that allows our customers to resolve complex biology—across the fields of oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and more. As we deliver powerful new methods for discovery, we create opportunities for scientists to address and reveal the true complexities of biology and disease. Already, our products have been adopted by researchers around the world, including 97 of the top 100 global research institutions and 19 of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies, and have been cited in over 1,200 research papers on discoveries across the life sciences.
