Global Compensation Analyst

Global Compensation Analyst

Stanford University is one of the world's premier academic and research institutions, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical resources toward the betterment of humanity. As a major Silicon Valley employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world. In turn, the university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives.

Join a pivotal role in shaping compensation practices across 12+ countries and eight Stanford schools and units. Reporting to the Global Human Resources Director, the Global Compensation Analyst will have a unique opportunity to support Stanford's global centers and staff who advance the university's mission of teaching, impact, and research worldwide. This position is co-located within Stanford's central HR organization, collaborating closely with benefits, compensation, and other employment functions.

This position requires deep subject matter expertise in global compensation, preferably across Europe, Asia, and Latin American markets. As part of a dynamic and dedicated team, the Global Compensation Analyst will work in partnership with the Global Human Resources Director and Stanford's Staff Compensation team to enhance compensation strategies, ensuring compliance with each country's unique regulations while fostering an inclusive compensation culture in line with university values and strategic goals. The role involves the development of thorough and competitive compensation programs using HR analytics to drive data-informed decision-making. Additionally, the Global Compensation Analyst will ensure adherence to Global HR policies while providing dedicated support to Stanford's Global centers and US staff working internationally, ultimately offering ample opportunities for contribution and professional growth.

This position is based in the US, can be fully remote, and requires flexibility to adapt work hours for EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa), APAC (Asia-Pacific), and LATAM (Latin America) regions, as well as to partner with Stanford's central HR organization in California.

Core Duties

Compensation

• Serve as the subject matter expert on global compensation regulations, ensuring adherence and compliance across all programs while providing guidance on job architecture, job evaluation, pay ranges, global compensation data, and supporting compensation review cycles.
• Lead the annual global salary survey in partnership with a global advisory firm and Stanford's staff compensation team to assess business-critical roles, establish market pricing benchmarks, and recommend incentive targets, supporting the development of the annual salary program and advising on individual employee pay decisions, applying relevant local laws and cultural expectations.
• Review and maintain the Global Job Description Library by evaluating job descriptions for new hires and job design, applying job evaluation techniques to determine appropriate job classifications, exemption statuses, and ensuring consistent leveling across the global workforce.
• Conduct compensation analysis across international markets, applying relevant local laws and cultural expectations. Research global compensation trends and communicate the compensation philosophy.
• Maintain an up-to-date repository of global compensation resources by refreshing content, enhancing accessibility, and collaborating with teams for policy compliance, while conducting reviews and audits of compensation data to ensure accurate HR record maintenance.
• Serve as a resource for compensation questions and partner with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with compensation laws and respond to audits.

Payroll, Reporting, Finance, and Analytics

HR Administration and Management

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Requirements

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working Conditions

Work Standards

The expected pay range for this position is $102,000 to $120,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good-faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents