Manager, Compensation Partner (Onsite - Plano, TX)

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Purchase Program

Tuition Assistance (after 12 months)

Paid Time Off

Student Loan Program (after 12 months)

Wellness Incentives

MBO bonus compensation

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America in Plano, TX is seeking an experienced Compensation partner to serve as a strategic advisor for designated lines of business. You will guide pay decisions and ensure competitive, equitable compensation aligned with business goals.

This role blends hands-on analytics with consultative leadership, leading annual compensation cycles, governance, and reporting. You’ll partner with HR, finance, and business leaders to drive talent decisions and uphold internal equity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or related field or equivalent.
• 6–10+ years of progressive compensation experience with at least 3 years in a consultative role.
• Deep knowledge of compensation principles, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in sales compensation is strongly preferred.
• Proven expertise in job evaluation methodologies and market benchmarking.
• Experience managing annual compensation processes from planning through execution.
• Strategic compensation consulting to business leaders and HR partners.
• Strong communication, analytical, and project management abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary compensation consultant for assigned lines of business/divisions.
• Provide expert guidance on base salary, incentives, and equity.
• Lead annual compensation cycles including merit increases and bonus programs.
• Develop dashboards and analytics to inform pay practices and decisions.
• Ensure compliance with internal equity, external competitiveness, and legal requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Strategic consulting

Discretion

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field

Job description

Position Summary

Headquartered in Plano, TX, Samsung Electronics America (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. Across each of these areas, our work drives innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity in the United States. For nearly five decades, Samsung has been at the forefront of technological advancements, investing over $100 billion and creating more than 20,000 jobs nationwide. Our mission? To integrate cutting‑edge products, services, and AI technology to deliver smarter, sustainable, and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA offers opportunities to work alongside global visionary thinkers and innovators who are passionate about making a difference. Explore the exciting opportunities at Samsung Electronics America and discover how you can make an impact. To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us.

Role and Responsibilities

Samsung Electronics America seeks an experienced Compensation partner to serve as a strategic business partner and subject matter expert for designated lines of business and divisions. This strategic position will partner with business leaders, HR partners, and talent acquisition to ensure our compensation strategies align with business objectives and talent needs. This role combines deep technical compensation expertise with strong consultative skills to deliver actionable insights, guide pay decisions, and ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices across the organization. The ideal candidate will balance hands‑on analytical work with strategic consulting, leading annual compensation processes while supporting broader team initiatives. Foster strong relationships with cross‑functional partners to gain deep understanding of our talent across various divisions. As a trusted advisor, you’ll leverage that knowledge and translate complex compensation data into clear recommendations that drive talent decisions and support organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary compensation consultant for assigned lines of business/divisions, building strong relationships with HR Business Partners, talent acquisition, and business leaders.
• Collaborate to address compensation‑related issues and provide solutions that support business goals.
• Provide expert guidance on compensation matters including base salary recommendations, incentive and sales compensation, job evaluations, offer negotiations, promotions, retention situations, and internal equity reviews.
• Partner proactively with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into compensation solutions that attract, retain, and motivate talent.
• Identify trends, assess market positioning, and support strategic decision‑making.
• Act as a trusted advisor on pay philosophy, market positioning, and compensation best practices.
• Own offer analysis, conduct benchmarking reviews, perform internal equity analyses and pay equity reviews to identify and address potential disparities.
• Ensure compensation decisions align with internal equity, external competitiveness, legal compliance (FLSA, pay equity laws), and budgetary parameters.
• Perform market benchmarking and competitive analysis to inform compensation.
• Lead or co‑lead annual compensation cycles including merit increases, bonus programs, and equity refresh processes for assigned business units.
• Manage end‑to‑end process execution including planning, communications, system configuration, data validation, approvals, and implementation.
• Build and maintain compensation reports, dashboards, and analytics that provide visibility into pay practices and inform business decisions.
• Apply advanced analytics methods including modeling scenario analysis and structured assumptions, to evaluate programs and practices and to address gaps in market data or emerging roles.
• Educate and enable managers and HR partners on compensation policies, processes, and decision‑making frameworks.
• Develop communications and training materials to support compensation processes and drive manager understanding.
• Create and maintain process documentation, playbooks, and reference materials.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the employee/manager experience.
• Contribute to enterprise‑wide compensation initiatives, program design, and policy development.
• Ensure local compensation practices comply with global frameworks while remaining competitive and relevant to the respective talent market.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field or equivalent.
• 6–10+years of progressive compensation experience with at least 3years in a consultative or business partner capacity.
• Deep knowledge of compensation principles, best practices, and regulatory requirements (FLSA, pay equity legislation).
• Experience in sales compensation is strongly preferred.
• Proven expertise in job evaluation methodologies, market pricing techniques, and compensation benchmarking.
• Experience managing annual compensation processes (merit, bonus, equity) from planning through execution.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic compensation consulting to business leaders and HR partner.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences and to effectively partner with various stakeholder.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Strong project management capabilities and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• High degree of discretion, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Proven collaboration skills and ability to build effective relationships across organizational levels and functions.

Skills and Qualifications Preferred

• Experience in high‑tech, consumer electronics, or innovation‑driven industries.
• Background in multinational or matrixed organizations, particularly as a subsidiary of a global parent company.
• Knowledge of AI/ML applications in compensation and people analytics.
• Experience with global compensation harmonization or international assignments.
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Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Purchase Program
• Tuition Assistance (after 12 months)
• Paid Time Off
• Student Loan Program (after 12 months)
• Wellness Incentives
• many more.
• MBO bonus compensation based on company, division, and individual performance, for regular full‑time employees (salaried or hourly).

General Information

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Equal Employment Opportunity

At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodations

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Company Overview

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at https://news.samsung.com/global/.