Hybrid Senior Compensation Analyst

at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

• Job title: Senior Compensation Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $106,000 - $146,300 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Redwood City, United States

About the role

• Senior Compensation Analyst improving compensation strategies and supporting operational goals at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Collaborates with various teams to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Senior Compensation Manager to design, maintain, and update job architecture, salary ranges, and career grids.
• Administer and support annual compensation cycles, including merit, bonus, promotion, and long-term incentive programs.
• Support off-cycle activities, including one-time payments, title/reporting changes, and specialized compensation plans.
• Collaborate with People Business Partners, Recruiting, and Finance to provide recommendations for new hires, internal mobility, and retention strategies.
• Manage Workday Core and Advanced Compensation modules, including job profile updates, plan configurations, bulk data loads (EIBs), and testing/auditing.
• Maintain and audit key compensation tools and data sources; automate processes where possible.
• Perform regular audits, reconciliations, and reporting to ensure data integrity and alignment with compensation structures.
• Conduct job evaluations, FLSA classifications, and market pricing analyses to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Participate in compensation surveys (e.g., Radford, Mercer), including role matching, data submission, and analysis to ensure accurate benchmarking and alignment with market practices.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory updates to keep pay practices current and compliant.
• Partner with the Senior Compensation Manager to build compensation cycle timelines, requirements documentation, and communication materials.
• Collaborate across People, Finance, and Business Systems to execute compensation cycles smoothly and thoughtfully.
• Create and maintain compensation documentation, tools, and training resources for managers and employees.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of hands-on compensation experience in dynamic, high-growth, or complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, job architecture, career frameworks, and incentive design.
• Advanced proficiency in:
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Proven ability to work independently, execute with precision, and deliver results with minimal guidance.

Benefits

• Provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.
• Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice.
• Funding for select family-forming benefits.
• Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving