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Global Compensation Manager

Global Compensation Manager

ZSChicago, IL, United States
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Global Compensation Manager at ZS is a high-visibility role that reports to the Global Compensation Lead. You will support the strategy and administration of global compensation programs, including bi-annual raise and bonus review cycles, partnering with business and HR leaders to stay competitive, compliant, and future-focused.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and support the development, automation, and modernization of Excel-based compensation tools and processes, with emphasis on adopting industry-standard platforms and integrating them with ZS’ core HRIS infrastructure.
  • Drive the lifecycle of compensation program administration across the globe, supporting all business areas.
  • Evaluate, implement, and optimize leading compensation platforms for efficient salary benchmarking, survey participation, and compensation analytics.
  • Partner with the HR reporting team to create scalable automated processes and recommend enhancements to existing tools and technologies.
  • Perform analysis of hiring and attrition trends to help shape compensation strategies that attract and retain world-class talent.
  • Deliver actionable insights from market survey data, benchmarking studies, and internal analytics to inform the evolution of compensation plans.
  • Support redesign of ZS’s job architecture and job hierarchy to support global scale.
  • Play a strategic role in sales incentive compensation plan design and modeling, leveraging analytics and best practices.
  • Provide compensation guidance and analytical support in the development and adjustment of salary ranges and bonus allocations.
  • Document, enhance, and standardize compensation processes to streamline operations and enable organizational scaling.
  • Collaborate across HR, Finance, Sales, and IT to ensure seamless process integration, change management, and training for new tools and programs.
  • Share best practices and transfer knowledge to the broader Compensation team.

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, finance, industrial / organizational psychology) preferred.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in compensation analysis, administration, and tool implementation in a global environment; experience within professional services is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated experience in automating and upgrading compensation management tools, including integration with enterprise HRIS (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors).
  • Experience using compensation benchmarking tools such as Payfactors or MarketPay, with strong skills in data analytics, market pricing, and salary structure development.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and mature judgment in compensation decision-making.
  • Highly skilled in advanced MS Excel, data analysis, financial modeling, and dashboard / report creation.
  • Compensation certifications (such as CCP, PHR, or SHRM-CP) are a plus.
  • Perks & Benefits

    ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth, and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options, and internal mobility paths empower you to thrive as an individual and as part of a global team.

    Travel

    Travel is a requirement for client-facing ZSers; be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

    Considering applying?

    At ZS , we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that make us unique. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

    If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.

    ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

    To complete your application

    Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An online application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

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