Compensation Partner

Samsung Semiconductor • San Jose, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Compensation Partner supports the analytics, administration, and implementation of the company’s compensation philosophy and strategy. The role manages multiple projects, provides data-driven insights, and partners with stakeholders to resolve compensation challenges. It requires daily onsite presence at the company’s headquarters in San Jose, California, in alignment with its Flexible Work policy, and reports to the Director Compensation.

The role conducts market benchmarking, market pricing, and job evaluations; manages annual compensation planning processes; develops compensation models, dashboards, governance tools, and executive summaries; and helps design and evolve compensation programs. It serves as a strategic partner to HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, business leaders, and other internal teams, supporting compensation decisions, policy implementation, communications, and training. The role also works closely with HRIS on configuration and testing of compensation processes, translating strategy into scalable system workflows while maintaining data integrity and a strong user experience.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of relevant experience in compensation and/or HR analytics.
• Advanced Excel skills, including modeling, scenario analysis, and data visualization.
• Ability to handle large, complex datasets and translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
• High level of discretion, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of broad-based compensation and incentive programs.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating closely with internal partners and business leaders to resolve compensation matters.
• Experience managing, administering, or supporting companywide annual compensation programs, including concurrent programs.
• Hands-on experience with an HRIS.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Daily onsite presence at the headquarters in San Jose, California.

Nice To Haves

• Workday experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct competitive benchmarking, market pricing, and job evaluation activities.
• Perform pay competitiveness analyses and manage benchmarking processes to help keep programs competitive and equitable.
• Translate market data and internal insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Leverage AI to automate and optimize compensation work.
• Manage one or more annual compensation processes from development through execution, including salary reviews, short- and long-term bonus planning, and promotions.
• Build data models, reporting dashboards, governance tools, and executive-ready review summaries to support compensation planning cycles.
• Support the design and evolution of compensation programs, including salary structures and short- and long-term incentive plans.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, business leaders, and other internal partners to provide data-driven guidance and solutions to compensation issues.
• Build and maintain cross-functional relationships and develop a deep understanding of talent in assigned Business Units.
• Contribute to implementing and communicating compensation policies and practices.
• Create communication materials and deliver training to educate managers and internal partners about compensation policies and programs.
• Contribute to policy design to support fairness, equity, and compliance.
• Participate in configuration and testing of HRMS compensation processes.
• Partner with the HRIS Specialist to translate strategy and vision into system design and workflows, ensuring data integrity, scalable and sustainable design, and a strong user experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Incentive opportunities based on individual and company performance.
• Charitable giving match and opportunities to participate in community activities.
• Four or more weeks of paid time off per year, plus holidays and sick leave.
• Fertility care or adoption stipend, caregiver support, and medical travel support.
• On-demand wellness apps and free confidential therapy sessions.
• Onsite café and gym, plus virtual fitness classes.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed