Strategic Compensation Partner

Samsung; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America seeks an experienced Compensation partner to act as a strategic business partner and subject matter expert for designated lines of business and divisions in Plano, TX. You will help align compensation strategies with business goals and talent needs while leading annual compensation processes and providing analytical insights.

The role requires hands-on analytical work and strategic consulting to deliver equitable, competitive pay practices across the organization,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field or equivalent.
• 6 - 10+ years of progressive compensation experience with at least 3 years in a consultative or business partner capacity.
• Deep knowledge of compensation principles and practices.

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
• 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

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field or equivalent

Job description

Samsung Electronics America seeks an experienced Compensation partner to act as a strategic business partner and subject matter expert for designated lines of business and divisions in Plano, TX. You will help align compensation strategies with business goals and talent needs while leading annual compensation processes and providing analytical insights.

The role requires hands-on analytical work and strategic consulting to deliver equitable, competitive pay practices across the organization,