Principal Compensation Analyst

Overview

Stanford University is a premier academic and research institution. As a major Silicon Valley employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world. This position reports to the Compensation Manager and serves as a subject matter expert and partner in compensation analysis, design, implementation, optimization and administration. The Principal Compensation Analyst provides consultation to Stanford HR leaders and schools/units on compensation policy, best practices, and regulatory compliance.

It is an operational expert role in compensation analysis, processes, and client service delivery, with responsibilities for education, training, communication and guidance to junior compensation analysts and clients, and serves as a team lead on university-wide compensation initiatives. This position is hybrid on-site two days per week at Stanford’s Redwood City campus location.

Serve as subject matter expert, key advisor, and consultant to HR leadership and other stakeholders in compensation administration operations and execution, market analysis, job architecture, pay equity, and compliance to ensure inclusive and sustainable compensation frameworks.

Lead and manage complex projects such as compensation client solutioning and consultative influence, annual salary planning setup and administration, salary structure updates, compensation market and equity analysis, and regulatory reporting university-wide or for multiple schools and units.

Share compensation guidance, education, support, training, and mentorship to junior compensation analysts.

Oversee, delegate, balance, and prioritize client workloads.

Manage university-wide, full-cycle compensation processes.

Perform advanced Excel analyses to support the design, implementation, and administration of the compensation function.

Build complex financial models in formula-driven spreadsheets to support detailed analysis and decision-making in compensation strategy, methodology, and actions.

Research existing processes, present findings, design or redesign, and develop optimal compensation components for the university and/or schools and units.

Advise HR Leaders and line managers on a range of complex matters related to compensation policies, processes, and practices.

Solve advanced, unique, and complex problems with broad impact across multiple schools and/or units.

Oversee and participate in job evaluations and documentation of job descriptions.

Manage and oversee client requests for compensation analysis or assistance and provide guidance, recommendations, and solutions for compensation processes, policies, and procedures.

Design, develop, review, and provide guidance on retention and incentive plan documentation and/or develop complex incentive plans to reinforce targeted behaviors and advance university or school and unit mission/goals.

Review research and prepare in-depth analyses to develop and/or revise existing university or school/unit compensation programs, policies, and/or practices. Make recommendations to management based on completed analyses and lead the implementation of solutions.

Keep abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes in compensation practices.

Develop education strategy, training materials, and presentations for the compensation team, HR managers, line managers, and employees.

Perform other duties as assigned.

* Note:

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.

Employees may also perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Certifications such as CEBS, ISCEBS, PHR/SPHR, CCP/CBP, or equivalent certification a plus.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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Expert compensation advisory capabilities across a highly…