Global Compensation Analyst

CORE DUTIES:

• Compensation
  • Serve as the Subject Matter Expert on global compensation regulations, ensuring adherence and compliance across all programs while providing guidance on job architecture, job evaluation, pay ranges, global compensation data, and supporting compensation review cycles, philosophy, and framework.
  • Lead the annual global salary survey in partnership with a global advisory firm and Stanford’s staff compensation team to assess business-critical roles, establish market pricing benchmarks, and recommend incentive targets, supporting the development of the annual salary program and advising on individual employee pay decisions, applying relevant local laws and cultural expectations. 
  • Review and maintain the Global Job Description Library by evaluating job descriptions for new hires and job design, applying job evaluation techniques to determine appropriate job classifications, exemption statuses, and ensuring consistent leveling across the global workforce. 
  • Conduct compensation analysis across international markets, applying relevant local laws and cultural expectations. Research global compensation trends and communicate the compensation philosophy.
  • Maintain an up-to-date repository of global compensation resources by refreshing content, enhancing accessibility, and collaborating with teams for policy compliance, while conducting reviews and audits of compensation data to ensure accurate HR record maintenance.
  • Serve as a resource for compensation questions and partner with cross-functional teams.
  • Ensure compliance with compensation laws and respond to audits.
• Payroll, Reporting, Finance, and Analytics
  • Participates in salary surveys on behalf of the university. 
  • Partner with HRIS teams to ensure compensation data integrity in HR systems. 
  • Oversee and animate the global payroll network, which operates autonomously across 12+ countries through local administrative and finance teams, as well as third-party providers. Understand payroll administration in each country while maintaining access to data to effectively manage and support the network.
  • Maintain comprehensive financial assessments of total compensation and fringe benefits per employee across various countries, ensuring accurate tracking and management of costs while aligning with Stanford compensation strategies.
  • Generate standard and specialized reports (Monthly staff report, Quarterly presentation, end of the year reporting, etc.) for HRD, managers, internal teams such as Global Business Services, Global Risk, and finance, utilizing HR expertise to provide analysis and recommendations.
  • Prepare statistical analyses, data models, and cost analyses to support financial objectives and strategic decision-making.
• HR Administration and Management
  • Manage and organize employment offers, agreements of employment, job changes, transfers, annual salary increase letters, and termination packages.
  • Oversee the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) relationship by handling requests, hires, compensation, account maintenance, renewals, and terminations; in partnership with HRD, address inquiries from School/Units and provide guidance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience. Experience developing and implementing global compensation programs preferred.
• Deep knowledge of global compensation laws and regulations.
• Proven experience in a complex, global, multi-site business.
• The Global Remuneration Professional (GRP®) certification, the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP®) certification, or any other form of compensation certification is preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise in global compensation, providing comprehensive support across diverse regions, countries while demonstrating deep knowledge of compensation principles and practices, including base pay, equity programs, and familiarity with international regulations, compliance, and cultural nuances.
• Experience in managing and interpreting market survey data (e.g., Radford, CompAnalyst, IPAS, Mercer, WTW, or similar)
• Advanced analytical skills; comfortable working with spreadsheets and large data sets (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, financial modeling); solid command of the Google and Microsoft Office Suite overall.
• Proficient in designing, building, and maintaining a robust job architecture that aligns with organizational goals and workforce needs.
• Skilled in navigating a matrixed environment, effectively collaborating with various HR and finance functions and cross-functional stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
• Clear communicator with exceptional written and verbal skills, adept at translating complex financial information for both financial and non-financial stakeholders while demonstrating strong consultative and relationship management expertise.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and critical thinking skills, enabling the effective assessment of complex compensation issues.
• Commitment to upholding confidentiality, ethics, and professional standards in all aspects of financial information management.
• Strong project management capabilities, adept at managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting compensation in higher education and high-growth industries preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand/walk, sitting, use a computer, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 20 pounds, write by hand, sort/file paperwork.
• Rarely kneel/crawl.

*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Flexibility to adapt work hours for remote collaboration across time zones with a distributed team, including EMEA, APAC, LATAM, and Stanford University HR in California.
• Occasional work on evenings and weekends.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $102,000 to $120,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good-faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for You
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, the ability to audit a course, join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.