Compensation Manager

AMD; Markham; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in semiconductor manufacturing seeks a Compensation Manager to develop and manage global compensation programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and project management skills, ensuring alignment with AMD's objectives and supporting the attraction and retention of top talent.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a broad-based compensation role.
• Strong quantitative analysis skills.
• Experience with Radford salary surveys and tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide compensation analysis, benchmarking, and reporting.
• Support the administration of merit, stock, and incentive planning.
• Conduct compensation surveys and perform job matching.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

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WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

AMD together we advance_

THE ROLE

The Compensation Manager will support the development, implementation, and maintenance of AMD’s global compensation programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company’s compensation philosophy and overall strategic objectives. Collaborating closely with HR team members and business leaders, this role plays a key part in ensuring pay programs attract and retain top talent, reinforce AMD’s values, and drive a high-performance culture.

THE PERSON

The ideal candidate is an experienced compensation professional with a proven ability to support global initiatives and resolve complex issues with creativity and precision. They demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and communicate complex data effectively. A collaborative mindset, coupled with outstanding project management and communication skills, will ensure success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compensation analysis, benchmarking, data modeling, reporting, and problem-solving to support AMD’s client groups.
• Partner with internal teams to provide expertise on compensation matters.
• Support the administration of merit, stock, and incentive planning processes, including system testing and data audits.
• Communicate compensation programs and train employees in related systems and processes.
• Collaborate with HR professionals to develop, assess, and lead compensation discussions, programs, and processes that support strategic objectives.
• Apply advanced compensation knowledge to address complex challenges and develop solutions.
• Participate in compensation surveys, perform job matching, and conduct ad-hoc benchmarking and market research.
• Research and analyze global market data, salary surveys, and compensation trends to develop innovative programs.
• Conduct complex data analysis, interpret results, present findings, and recommend changes.
• Build and document internal processes while recommending improvements to existing procedures.
  
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Extensive experience in a broad-based compensation role within a global workforce.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong quantitative analysis skills.
• Familiarity with SAP and experience using Radford salary surveys and tools.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification preferred.
• Solid understanding of statistical analysis is beneficial.
  
  
  

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
  
  
  

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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