Compensation Partner

Samsung Semiconductor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4+ weeks

Holiday & sick leave

Fertility/adoption stipend

Caregiver support

Medical travel support

Mental health resources

Onsite cafe & gym

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America in San Jose, CA is seeking a Compensation Partner to support analytics, administration, and implementation of our compensation strategy. You will manage multiple projects, provide data‑driven insights, and partner with HR Business Partners and leaders to address compensation challenges.

The role involves benchmarking, market pricing, job evaluation, and developing compensation programs, salary structures, and incentive plans.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in compensation and/or HR analytics.
• Strong Excel modeling and data visualization skills.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Experience collaborating with HR partners and business leaders.
• Knowledge of compensation programs and incentive plans.
• Familiarity with HRIS tools, preferably Workday.

Responsibilities

• Conduct competitive benchmarking, market pricing, and job evaluation.
• Perform pay competitiveness analyses and manage benchmarking processes.
• Translate market data into clear recommendations for leadership.
• Leverage AI to automate and optimize compensation processes.
• Manage annual compensation programs from design to execution (salary reviews, bonuses, promotions).
• Develop data models, dashboards, and governance tools for planning cycles.
• Partner with HR/Business leaders to address compensation issues and ensure policy alignment.
• Configure and test HRMS compensation-related processes with HRIS specialists.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data visualization

Discretion & confidentiality

Compensation programs

Stakeholder collaboration

HR analytics

Workday experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

To provide the best candidate experience amidst our high application volumes, each candidate is limited to 10 applications across all open jobs within a 6-month period.

Advancing the World’s Technology Together

Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future.

We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

What You’ll Do

The Total Rewards team seeks an innovative Compensation Partner to support the analytics, administration, and implementation of our compensation philosophy and strategy. You will manage multiple projects, provide data‑driven insights, and partner with stakeholders to solve compensation challenges.

Location

Daily onsite presence at our Headquarters in San Jose, CA in alignment with our Flexible Work policy

Reports to: Director Compensation

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct competitive benchmarking, market pricing, and job evaluation activities.
• Perform pay competitiveness analyses; manage the benchmarking process to ensure programs stay competitive and equitable.
• Translate market data and internal insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Have genuine interest to leverage AI to automate and optimize
• Program Management
  • Manage one or more annual compensation processes, from development through complete execution, including salary review, short/long-term bonus planning and promotions.
  • Build robust data models, reporting dashboards, governance tools and executive-ready review summary to support each planning cycle.
  • Support the design and evolution of compensation programs, including salary structures, short-term and long-term incentive plans.
• Compensation Partnership
  • Act as a trusted strategic partner to HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, business leaders and other internal partners, providing data‑driven guidance to address compensation-related issues and provide solutions that support business goals.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional partners and gains a deep understanding of the talent within the assigned Business Units.
  • Contributing to the implementation and communication of compensation policies and practices. Create clear communication materials and training sessions to educate managers and internal partners on compensation policies and programs.
  • Contribute to related policy design, ensuring fairness, equity, and compliance across all programs.
• Systems
  • Be heavily involved in system configuration and testing for HRMS compensation related processes
  • Partner with HRIS Specialist, translating strategy and vision into system design and workflows, ensuring data integrity, scalable and sustainable design, and excellent user experience.

What You Bring

• 6+ years of relevant experience in compensation and/or HR analytics
• Advanced Excel skills including modeling, scenario analysis and data visualization. Able to handle large, complex data set and translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences, including senior leadership
• Impeccable level of discretion, confidentiality and attention to details
• Strong understanding of broad-based compensation programs and incentive programs
• Demonstrated experience collaborating closely with internal partners and business leaders to solve compensation related matters
• Experience managing/administering/supporting companywide annual compensation programs, some of which runs concurrently
• Hands‑on experience with HRIS (Workday, etc.); Workday experience is a strong plus
• Flexible, proactive, comfortable with ambiguity with ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

What We Offer

• We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
• Give Back – With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
• Enjoy Time Away – You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
• Care for Family – Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, caregiver support, and medical travel support.
• Prioritize Emotional Wellness – With on-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.
• Stay Fit – Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
• Embrace Flexibility – Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.

Base Pay Range

$141,000 - $219,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.

When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.

Our Commitment to Innovation and Fairness

At Samsung Semiconductor, we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment process to enhance efficiency. However, AI is used as a support tool, not a final decision-maker. All hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team and hiring managers to ensure every candidate is evaluated fairly and holistically.

The application deadline for this role is January 31, 2027