Senior Compensation Analyst

cyberu

1d • $92,300 - $147,700 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Compensation Analyst to join Cornerstone OnDemand’s Total Rewards team. In this role, reporting to the Manager, Compensation, you will lead the development, implementation, and administration of global compensation programs that support business needs while maintaining compliance and enabling competitive, equitable, and scalable practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of compensation experience; strong knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and compliance requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.
• Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high‑quality work on time.
• Demonstrated ability to independently own outcomes, prioritize effectively, navigate ambiguity, and provide clear, actionable recommendations to Talent Acquisition, People Business Partners, and business stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with global compensation in the technology industry.
• Experience with job architecture and development of job families.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) certification.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Access and/or SQL, or openness to learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of the annual compensation cycle, bonus payouts, market benchmarking, pay analyses, and related programs.
• Manage compensation processes with a focus on data integrity, accuracy, reporting quality, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and People Business Partners as a trusted advisor on compensation matters, providing clear analysis and guidance on offers, pay decisions, and policy alignment.
• Conduct in‑depth compensation analysis and modeling to support program design, pay recommendations, and market competitiveness.
• Lead participation in compensation surveys, including Radford and Comptryx, and perform market benchmarking at scale to ensure competitive pay ranges and structures.
• Perform financial modeling and cost analysis for current and proposed total rewards programs and initiatives.
• Build and enhance compensation tools, dashboards, templates, and reporting, translating data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Ensure compensation practices comply with applicable laws and regulations, and uphold strong data security and privacy standards.

What This Job Offers

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