Associate Manager, Compensation - (Remote)

Mattel; El Segundo (CA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-leading toy company in California seeks a Compensation Specialist to analyze business issues and lead compensation programs. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office. Join a collaborative environment and make a significant impact in the toy industry!

Benefits

Salary up to $135,000

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in compensation.
• Knowledge across multiple practice areas in compensation.
• Strong analytical and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve business issues related to compensation.
• Provide consultative support on job evaluations and market pricing.
• Lead the administration of short-term incentive programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Advanced MS Office skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

HRIS (Workday)

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Toy and Family Entertainment Company

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $135,000
• Comprehensive benefits and resources to empower employee potential
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a globally recognized company
• Collaborative and innovative work environment that values diverse ideas
• Chance to work with iconic brands and make a real impact in the toy industry

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve business issues related to compensation program development and administration
• Provide consultative support on job evaluations, leveling, market pricing, and internal equity for roles across the organization
• Lead the administration of various short-term incentive programs, ensuring compliance with policies and business goals
• Collaborate on the annual compensation cycle, including salary reviews and incentive payouts
• Guide and mentor junior team members on compensation-related matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience in compensation, with knowledge across multiple practice areas
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a large, complex, publicly traded organization
• Foundational compensation design expertise across multiple practice areas
• Experience using market pricing tools in a global environment
• Demonstrated experience with HRIS, preferably Workday
• Proven ability to develop and run queries and reports from HR systems