Senior Analyst, Compensation

Gap Inc. • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

A Senior Analyst, Compensation at Gap Inc. plays a pivotal role in shaping a fair, competitive, and strategically aligned rewards structure that supports a high-performing workforce. This role partners closely with HR and business leaders across the enterprise to design, evaluate, and administer compensation programs that attract, motivate, and retain top talent. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex compensation challenges, translating data into actionable insights, and building strong cross-functional relationships. You’ll develop a deep understanding of the business and leverage that knowledge to ensure compensation programs are market-competitive, equitable, and aligned with organizational goals. The work directly contributes to delivering a great employee experience and retaining top talent at Gap Inc.

Requirements

• Background in compensation analysis, including job evaluations, market pricing, and participation in compensation surveys.
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills and ease working with large, complex datasets
• Ability to translate data into clear insights and present recommendations confidently to HR and business stakeholders.
• Familiarity with salary structure design, pay guidelines, and compensation program administration.
• Demonstrated curiosity, growth mindset, and strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence and explain complex information in simple terms

Nice To Haves

• Workday experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR and business leaders to provide insights on labor market trends, internal pay dynamics, and competitive pay positioning
• Conduct complex compensation analyses and translate findings into clear, actionable insights that support equitable and competitive pay decisions.
• Support the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs, including the annual compensation review cycle and monthly incentive payments across a variety of employee groups including distribution centers, stores, and corporate functions
• Perform job evaluations and support compensation survey participation, benchmarking, and market pricing
• Build and maintain salary structures, pay guidelines, and budgeting models that align with Gap Inc.’s compensation philosophy
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of compensation policies, tools, and processes with a mindset of innovation, curiosity, and learning
• Lead and execute compensation projects with accuracy and accountability, ensuring high-quality deliverables that directly impact employees across the enterprise.
• Stay current on legislation and regulatory changes that impact compensation practices

What This Job Offers

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