Chan Zuckerberg Initiative · 1 day ago
Senior Compensation Analyst
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $146K/yr
4+ years expThe Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is dedicated to tackling some of society's most pressing challenges through a combination of technology and grantmaking. The Senior Compensation Analyst will play a crucial role in designing and managing compensation programs to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices while collaborating with various teams within the organization.
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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
Qualification
Required
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 compensation management tools
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
Company
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative supports community-driven solutions to accelerate progress in science, education, and justice.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Priscilla Chan
Co-CEO
Tania Simoncelli
Vice President, Science in Society
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