Principal Compensation Analyst

Principal Compensation Analyst

A career at TSMC Arizona offers an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to the most advanced semiconductor fabrication facility in the United States. TSMC Arizona's first fab began production with leading‑edge N4 process technology in the first half of 2025. The second and third fabs, utilizing even more advanced process technology, will start production by 2028‑2030. America's leading technology companies will rely on TSMC Arizona for the next generations of chips that will power the digital future.

TSMC Arizona is seeking a Principal Compensation Analyst to join our 4‑nanometer fab in Phoenix. This role requires a high level of integrity, analytical rigor, accountability, and collaboration, aligned with our core values:
Integrity, Commitment, Innovation, and Customer Trust.

The Principal Compensation Analyst operates with minimal direction and serves as a subject matter expert in compensation design, analysis, benchmarking, and program governance. This role leads complex compensation initiatives that support a rapidly scaling manufacturing operation while ensuring audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

The position partners cross‑functionally with Corporate, Overseas Compensation, HR, and business stakeholders to design, model, and implement competitive and compliant pay programs.

• Lead complex compensation analyses including market pricing, incentive design, job leveling, pay equity review, and cost modeling.
• Develop advanced Excel models to evaluate alternative program designs, financial impact, and implementation scenarios.
• Conduct annual market reviews and benchmark assessments using industry surveys (e.g., Radford, WTW).
• Partner with HR and business leaders to provide data‑driven recommendations aligned to organizational strategy.
• Support scaling initiatives through compensation structure design and program enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, audit requirements, and internal controls; maintain plan documents, SOPs, and supporting documentation.
• Serve as primary point of contact for compensation design matters and collaborate with HQ TRD teams on cross‑functional initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure effective knowledge transfer to compensation delivery teams.
• Leverage analytics and AI tools to enhance reporting, insights, and operational efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Mathematics, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive compensation experience including program design, benchmarking, survey participation, and implementation.
• Strong understanding of compensation governance, compliance, and audit frameworks.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (data modeling, pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas; macros a plus).
• Strong quantitative, statistical, and analytical capabilities.
• Experience with HCM systems (People Soft preferred).
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across levels and functions.
• Flexibility to support business needs in a fast‑paced environment.

• Experience in multinational, high‑growth manufacturing, semiconductor, or advanced engineering environments strongly preferred.
• CCP certification is preferred (in progress acceptable).

• Primarily an office‑based role requiring the ability to sit for extended periods of time while working at a computer.
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, mouse and other standard office equipment for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, reach, bend, and carry light objects.
• May require occasional travel to company sites or other meetings that involve walking through office, industrial or construction environments.

Candidates must be willing and able to work on‑site at our Phoenix, Arizona facility: 5088 W. Innovation Circle, Phoenix, AZ 85083.

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