Senior Compensation 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 fans, entertain audiences 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 Opportunity: 

In this position you will be part of a fun and international team supporting Compensation & Benefits for EMEA. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise and a deep understanding of benchmarking, analysis of compensation & benefits processes, and a commitment to data integrity and compliance. In this role you collaborate with the global Total Rewards team, the EMEA People & Culture team, payroll and external providers.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Conduct compensation benchmarking and survey analysis to support the company’s salary range design, levelling and incentive programs
• Support the compensation planning and promotion cycles
• Partner with P&C Business Partners and Talent Acquisition on compensation recommendations for new hires and promotions
• Collaborate with Payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing of compensation related items
• Manage the Sales Incentive Plan payout calculation process
• Maintain the compensation analysis tool
• Perform audits on data integrity related to compensation, benefits and bonus plans
• Drive EMEA wide projects  related to Compensation & Benefits and Payroll

What We’re Looking For: 

• For this position you need to have at least 3+ years of experience in an international Compensation or Human Resources environment. The ideal candidate has experience with grading systems, salary survey participation & analysis, as well as development of salary structures.
• Excellent English language skills
• Integrity (working with highly confidential information)
• Strong attention to detail
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Solid Excel knowledge to master most used functions
• Experience with Workday preferred

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How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations 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 results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold 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 generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

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

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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