Sr. Compensation Business Partner

Adobe • San Jose, CA

6d • 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 stakeholders understand Adobe’s compensation philosophy and practices, make effective rewards decisions, measure compensation program effectiveness, and reward strong outcomes. The role is based in Adobe’s San Jose, California office.

The position leads compensation support for assigned client groups, provides data-driven guidance to senior leaders, and partners with HR and business leaders on the Rewards Planning process. It also conducts market pricing and competitive compensation analyses, evaluates pay program competitiveness, and recommends pay-range enhancements and annual updates. The role collaborates on internal and external offer inquiries and provides expertise to Talent Acquisition, Global Mobility, Rewards Operations, and compensation program owners.

Requirements

• At least 8 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.
• Experience in compensation within the technology industry.
• Experience using Radford surveys, job matching, and pay-range development.
• Ability to present effectively and communicate data-driven insights clearly to different levels of management.
• Ability to build relationships and lead across functions to influence decisions.
• Self-motivation, ability to multitask in fast-paced settings, critical thinking, and follow-through.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity.
• Strong analytical accuracy and attention to detail, with ability to use insights to shape decisions.
• Ability to improve processes and 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 and provide strategic guidance on compensation-related business challenges.
• Support senior leader decision-making with data-driven compensation analyses and recommendations.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to execute Rewards Planning for assigned client groups, supporting a well-governed, efficient, and data-driven process.
• Conduct market pricing and competitive compensation analyses to assess Adobe pay program competitiveness 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.
• Provide compensation expertise to collaborators, including Talent Acquisition, Global Mobility, and Rewards Operations.

What This Job Offers

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