Compensation Analyst

Murata America • San Diego, CA

2d • $103,075 - $134,005 • Onsite

About The Position

pSemi is seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and customer-focused Compensation Analyst to support the planning, design, administration, and continuous improvement of our global compensation programs. This role reports to the Director, Global Total Rewards & HR Systems, and will collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and business leaders to ensure compensation practices are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with business objectives. The Compensation Analyst will be responsible for compensation analysis, salary administration, job evaluation, market pricing, annual compensation cycles, incentive plan administration, and international compensation support across pSemi's global locations. The ideal candidate possesses strong critical thinking skills, the ability to communicate effectively with leaders and employees, and can operate efficiently in a fast-paced, hi-tech environment.

Requirements

• Typically requires 5+ years of U.S. compensation administration experience depending on education level and experience.
• Critical thinking, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to analyze and distill data and feedback from varying sources, identify trends, and communicate recommendations.
• Experience with a variety of compensation vehicles and programs including merit increases, bonus programs and equity compensation.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Expert level Excel proficiency to include using pivot tables, filters, v-look ups, x-look ups, nested tables, macros, and formulas).
• Extensive knowledge of human resource laws, regulations and best practices.
• Proven experience managing and using various compensation management tools/platforms and market data sources.
• Ability to work independently and lead initiatives as required, demonstrating effective project management skills, with strong sense of urgency and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• The ability to pay close attention to detail, self-audit work, and collaborate with the HR team and business partners to meet requests.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
• Experience with SuccessFactors, DayForce or similar HRIS platforms.
• Experience with SuccessFactors Compensation module.
• Experience supporting global compensation programs across North America, Europe, and/or Asia.
• Experience with semiconductor industry compensation practices and engineering talent markets.
• Experience working with compensation survey providers such as Radford, WTW, or ERI.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support global compensation programs, including base salary, annual incentive plans and equity programs.
• Create and regularly update pay ranges and pay grades.
• Evaluate new and existing positions and recommend appropriate job levels, salary structures, and pay ranges.
• Review and audit compensation recommendations for promotions, transfers, new hires, and other compensation-related changes.
• Ensure compensation programs align with company philosophy, business strategy, and budget guidelines.
• Lead and support annual compensation planning activities partnering closely with the HR Business Partners, including merit increases, market adjustments, and bonus planning.
• Prepare compensation modeling, cost analyses, and executive reporting for annual planning cycles.
• Develop manager training materials, communications, and reporting to support compensation cycles.
• Participate in compensation surveys and maintain survey submissions across semiconductor and technology markets.
• Conduct market pricing analyses using survey data and industry benchmarks.
• Analyze compensation trends, emerging market practices, and talent market dynamics within the semiconductor industry.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and insights to support compensation decision-making.
• Support compensation programs and practices across international locations, ensuring alignment with local market conditions and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with regional HR teams and external consultants on market assessments, salary structures, and compensation initiatives.
• Assist with international mobility and expatriate compensation analyses as needed.
• Support compliance with local pay transparency, pay equity, and labor regulations.
• Partner with HR Business Partner team to maintain job descriptions, job families, career frameworks, and leveling methodologies.
• Conduct job evaluations, job benchmarking, and desk audits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and international compensation regulations.
• Support pay equity analyses and compensation audits.
• Maintain compensation documentation, policies, procedures, and data integrity within HR systems.
• Prepare reports and presentations for HR leadership, Finance, and executive stakeholders.

Benefits

• pSemi Corporation supports a diverse workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. pSemi does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally-protected medical condition, military or veteran status (including “protected veterans” under applicable affirmative action laws), marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws applicable to the Company. pSemi also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that an employee or applicant has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree