Compensation Manager

Sony • San Diego, CA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer). So, if you want to join a “Best Place to Work” company and make the world say wow, let's talk. This role will act as an advisor to People & Culture and all levels of management, providing recommendations on compensation matters in support of business goals and ensuring market competitiveness.

Requirements

• 5+ years of HR experience, including 3+ years supporting compensation areas.
• Strong Excel skills to automate processes and support calculations and analytics (such as managing large datasets with functions, creating dynamic reports with pivot tables, building charts and graphs, cell/conditional formatting, task automation, etc.).
• Experience with market surveys such as Radford and Willis Towers Watson.
• Strong communication skills to maintain effective partnerships and provide presentations to company leaders.
• Ability to engage in prolonged periods of computer use utilizing desktop and web-based applications.
• Familiarity with pay transparency and equity legislation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Confidentiality & Discretion: Handle sensitive compensation matters with restraint and professionalism.
• Cultural intelligence and cross-cultural sensitivity.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree with a focus on Business or HR Administration.
• Proven project lead experience.
• Skilled in PowerPoint, including the ability to convert large amounts of data into clear, concise management presentations that facilitate decision making.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Delivers high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge and experience with Workday.
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools and technologies for data analysis and process automation.
• Consensus-building and stakeholder influence
• Influence without authority: Persuade leaders through data, context, and alignment with company values rather than assertiveness alone.

Responsibilities

• Drive and influence the development and execution of compensation processes and initiatives, such as annual salary planning, pay equity analysis, incentive modeling and calculations, salary structures, survey participation, benchmarking, global grading, and FLSA exemptions.
• Partner with business unit leaders, managers, and internal teams to provide tools, programs, trainings, and guidance in all areas of compensation.
• Conduct research, modeling, and analysis of our compensation programs for effectiveness in supporting our business goals.
• Support assigned business units with all areas of compensation.
• Support the salary recommendation process to ensure internal equity and market alignment by applying established job evaluation methodologies.
• Interview and survey employees and managers to gather and document job, organizational, and occupational information, including duties, responsibilities, and skills required by each job.
• Lead company-wide projects that support consistent application of company guidelines and structure.
• Ensure data integrity, perform calculations, audits, and forecasting in support of compensation programs such as annual bonus program, sales incentive programs, and stock administration.
• Keep up to date and educate internal team on evolving compensation related to compliance areas for the US and Canada.
• Manage a team of compensation professionals, setting team goals and expectations, leading performance management conversations, and keeping abreast of team project status.
• Consult with HR Business Partners and business leaders on a regular basis to provide compensation guidance and recommendations.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• benefits
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer)
• annual corporate bonus plan
• healthcare benefits (medical,dental, and vision)
• paid medical leave
• a 401k plan with matching company contributions
• vacation time
• education assistance
• student loan assistance program
• eighty hours of paid sick leave time annually
• up to twelve weeks paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees