Strategic Compensation Partner: Pay Equity & Analytics

Samsung Electronics; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Employee Purchase Program

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America seeks an experienced Compensation partner to be a strategic business partner and subject matter expert for designated lines of business. You will guide pay decisions, deliver insights, and ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices across the organization.

The role balances hands‑on analytical work with strategic consulting, leading annual compensation processes and partnering with HR and business leaders to align compensation with talent needs in a

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, 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

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

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Strategic consulting

Stakeholder management

People analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Samsung Electronics America seeks an experienced Compensation partner to be a strategic business partner and subject matter expert for designated lines of business. You will guide pay decisions, deliver insights, and ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices across the organization.

The role balances hands‑on analytical work with strategic consulting, leading annual compensation processes and partnering with HR and business leaders to align compensation with talent needs in a