Sr. Compensation Business Partner

Adobe • San Jose, CA

7d • $147,900 - $214,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Adobe’s Employee Experience team as a Compensation Business Partner, reporting to the Director of Compensation. The role supports Adobe’s Sales and Tech organizations and serves as a strategic compensation advisor to HR Business Partners and managers. It helps build their understanding of Adobe’s compensation philosophy and practices so they can make effective rewards decisions, and measures the effectiveness of compensation programs to recognize strong outcomes. The position is based in Adobe’s San Jose, California office.

The successful candidate builds effective relationships with partners and clients, applies analytical skills to develop and support recommendations, and influences change through a proactive, consultative approach to resolving issues. The role also contributes input to compensation program owners and offers expertise to collaborators across Talent Acquisition, Global Mobility, and Rewards Operations.

Requirements

• 8 or more years of relevant compensation experience, specifically supporting both Sales and Technical talent.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; additional years of experience may substitute for the required education.
• Effective presentation skills, including the ability to communicate data-driven insights clearly to different levels of management.
• Compensation experience in the technology industry.
• Experience using Radford surveys, job matching, and pay-range development.
• Builds strong relationships and leads across functions to influence decisions.
• Self-motivated, able to multitask in fast-paced settings, and combines critical thinking with follow-through.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity.
• Analyzes data accurately and uses insights to shape decisions.
• Detail-oriented and continuously seeks improvements, with curiosity about AI-assisted tools.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead compensation business partner for assigned client groups, providing strategic guidance on compensation-related business challenges.
• Support senior-leader decision-making through data-driven compensation analyses and recommendations.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to execute the Rewards Planning process for assigned client groups, providing a well-governed, efficient, and data-driven planning experience.
• Conduct market pricing and competitive compensation analyses to evaluate Adobe’s pay programs and recommend pay-range enhancements and annual updates.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leadership to review and develop external and internal offer inquiries.
• Provide input to compensation program owners to improve programs and ensure they meet business needs.
• Offer compensation expertise to collaborators including Talent Acquisition, Global Mobility, and Rewards Operations.

Benefits

• Certain roles may be eligible for a new-hire equity award as a long-term incentive.
• Adobe refers candidates to its comprehensive benefits programs; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior