Senior Compensation Manager: Strategy & Analytics

Cirrus Logic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirrus Logic is seeking a hands-on Manager, Compensation to design and administer our global compensation programs. You will partner with HR Business Partners and leaders to ensure competitive, equitable, and scalable rewards while managing two direct reports and delivering core cycles on time.

Role involves market benchmarking using Radford/Mercer/WTW data, developing compensation frameworks, and ensuring compliance with wage regulations. Strong analytical skills and Excel mastery are essential.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of progressive compensation experience, including program management.
• 2–4+ years of experience being a people manager.
• Experience leading annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, equity).
• Strong analytical skills with large datasets.
• Experience with Radford, Mercer, and/or WTW data providers.
• Knowledge of sales compensation structures and prevailing wage rules.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and administer global compensation programs.
• Lead merit, bonus, and equity cycles and budgeting processes.
• Develop compensation frameworks, policies, and guidelines.
• Analyze market data and provide actionable leadership insights.
• Manage two direct reports and collaborate with HR, Finance, and Legal.
• Ensure internal equity and governance across geographies.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Data analysis

Excel

Stakeholder management

HRIS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance/Business

Tools

Radford

Mercer

WTW

SuccessFactors

Job description

Cirrus Logic is seeking a hands-on Manager, Compensation to design and administer our global compensation programs. You will partner with HR Business Partners and leaders to ensure competitive, equitable, and scalable rewards while managing two direct reports and delivering core cycles on time.

Role involves market benchmarking using Radford/Mercer/WTW data, developing compensation frameworks, and ensuring compliance with wage regulations. Strong analytical skills and Excel mastery are essential.