Job Posting: Compensation Analyst (Temp)
Location: Onsite in San Jose, CA
Pay Rate: $55/hour (DOE, up to $60/hour max)
Duration: 3 Months
Start Date: ASAP

Overview:

We are seeking a Compensation Analyst for a high-impact temporary assignment. This is a fully onsite role based in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, fast-moving, and ready to jump in immediately to support compensation operations. This is a pure compensation role — not HR generalist — ideal for someone with a background as a Comp Analyst, Comp Manager, or Compensation Specialist (not at the Director or Sr. Consultant level).

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer existing equity compensation programs

• Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to ensure program success

• Support preparation of Compensation Committee and Board meeting materials

• Conduct benchmarking and pay evaluations for executives and senior management

• Deliver analytics and insights to guide executive compensation decisions

• Partner with Legal, Finance, Stock Admin, and HR teams to deliver compensation data and reports

• Perform ad hoc analyses to enhance compensation processes and structure

• Communicate compensation philosophy clearly to leaders and assist in cascading it across the organization

Requirements:

• 3–5+ years of direct compensation experience in a U.S. public company

• Strong Excel skills and a passion for data-driven decisions

• Strong understanding of compensation principles, job evaluations, market pricing, and incentive plans

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills in fast-paced environments

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments

• Comfortable operating independently and navigating ambiguity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field

• Compensation certification or advanced degree a plus

• Global compensation experience

• Background in manufacturing, aviation, or international organizations is preferred

What We’re Looking For (Soft Skills):

• Team-oriented with a “can-do” attitude

• Quantitative and detail-driven

• Fast, proactive, and able to manage high volume

• Positive energy and clear communication

• Strong sense of urgency and ability to meet tight deadlines

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance