Snowflake · 2 days ago
Senior Manager, Compensation Operations
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$211K/yr - $277K/yr
7+ years expSnowflake is about empowering enterprises to achieve their full potential — and people too. The Senior Manager of Compensation Operations will be responsible for the execution, administration, and continuous improvement of all global compensation programs, ensuring data integrity and timely execution of compensation processes.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud Data ServicesData ManagementEnterprise SoftwareSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead the Annual Market Review (AMR) Cycle: Design, plan, execute, and govern the end-to-end global compensation planning process, ensuring data integrity, tool functionality (e.g., Workday), and timely execution of increases, promotions, and equity grants
Oversee the accurate and timely calculation and payout of all non-sales incentive plans (e.g., quarterly/semi-annual bonuses)
Act as the primary internal liaison between the Compensation team, the Finance/Legal departments, and the external equity plan administrator to ensure seamless grant processing, tax compliance, and reporting
Own the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of compensation modules within the primary HRIS (e.g., Workday) and other compensation tools
Identify and implement best practices to automate and streamline compensation processes, focusing on scalability, efficiency, and reducing manual intervention
Establish and maintain rigorous controls and audit procedures to ensure compensation data integrity, program compliance, and accurate reporting across all jurisdictions
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, process maps, and calendars for all compensation programs and operations activities
Develop, generate, and maintain compensation-related reports, dashboards, and analytics to support management decisions, legal compliance, and internal audits
Ensure the accuracy, security, and confidentiality of all compensation data, coordinating with IT and HRIS teams on system integrations and data flows
Potentially manage and mentor junior compensation operations staff, fostering a culture of accuracy, continuous improvement, and customer service
Collaborate closely with HRIS, Talent Acquisition, People Partners, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and People Leaders to ensure alignment and operational readiness for all compensation changes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field
7+ years of experience in Compensation, HR Operations, or Finance, with at least 3+ years specifically in Compensation Operations and administering large-scale, global pay cycles
Deep hands-on expertise with Workday is mandatory. Experience with Radford, Ashby, Fidelity and Workday Advanced Compensation is highly preferred. Experience with Pave, Compa, and Syndio are a plus
Proven ability to manage large, complex projects (like the annual compensation cycle) from planning through execution, on time and with high quality
Preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical/process issues into clear, concise information for non-technical stakeholders
Strong attention to detail, analytical abilities, and a commitment to data accuracy and security
Familiarity with global compensation regulations and compliance requirements is a plus
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible spending & health savings account
At least 12 paid holidays
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Other company benefits
Company
Snowflake
Snowflake is a cloud data platform that provides a data warehouse as a service designed for the cloud.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.03BKey Investors
Sequoia CapitalICONIQ GrowthAltimeter Capital
2022-04-19Post Ipo Equity· $621.46M
2020-09-16IPO
2020-02-07Series G· $479M
Leadership Team
Sridhar Ramaswamy
Chief Executive Officer
Benoit Dageville
Snowflake Co-founder, President of Product
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