Senior Compensation Analyst

Lumentum • San Jose, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Lumentum is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to join our global Total Rewards team. In this highly visible role, you will shape compensation programs that attract, engage, and retain top talent across the organization and multiple geographies. Acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders, you will deliver data-driven insights, influence global pay practices, and drive continuous improvement in compensation processes. If you are passionate about compensation design, analytics, and creating fair and competitive pay programs, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• 5–8+ years of progressive experience in compensation, with hands-on expertise in market pricing, survey participation, job leveling, and salary structure design.
• Strong knowledge of global compensation trends, regulations, and best practices, with the ability to apply insights across multiple geographies.
• Advanced analytical and technical skills, including mastery of Excel and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build partnerships across diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with compensation analytics platforms (e.g., Radford, Payfactors) and HRIS systems such as Workday is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company’s annual focal cycle, partnering with global HR and business leaders to ensure flawless execution and alignment with company strategy.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders by delivering data-driven insights and market research that inform strategic compensation decisions.
• Shape and enhance compensation policies to support fairness, transparency, and compliance with global best practices.
• Develop and deliver engaging communications and training materials that strengthen employee and manager understanding of compensation programs.
• Provide in-depth analysis and modeling to support budgeting, cost forecasting, and other compensation-related initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual work, and leverage technology to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Participate in market surveys and translate external data into actionable recommendations for pay structures and practices.
• Design, review, and maintain salary structures, job leveling frameworks, and benchmarking processes to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees