Palo Alto Sr Compensation Analyst / Program Manager 

United States, California 

376068459

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Impact:

• Oversee the management and successful completion of complex projects and programs.
• Develop detailed project plans for execution of programs including benchmarking, design and modeling, budgets, timelines, communication and training, and systems/tools.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders; communicate regularly to ensure they are informed of progress and changes; deliver training to ensure full enablement.
• Monitor programs to regularly track progress, identify and mitigate risks, and make recommendations for improvement.

Specific responsibilities:

• Partner with Comp Advisors, HR Operations and broader Palo Alto Networks teams to consult on day-to-day compensation program matters.
• Organize and drive completion of Compensation IT requests with SMEs and People Tech stakeholders, including managing timelines for intake requests, Business Requirement Document (BRD) creation, testing, and the sharing of regular updates with larger stakeholder groups.
• Primary point of contact with third party vendors for compensation data, systems and services. Responsible for compensation surveys and practices & trends questionnaire submissions.
• Lead the transition of our compensation team email alias to ServiceNow and identify trends to automate manual tasks and simplify compensation requests.
• Prepare complex compensation analysis and reporting to identify trends and patterns to guide recommendations for plan changes and/or improvements.
• Measure effectiveness of compensation programs and identify and implement process improvements in compensation administration to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Oversee and maintain comprehensive, up-to-date compensation resources on the intranet to ensure easy access for all team members and employees. Regularly update content, improve resource accessibility, and collaborate with relevant teams to ensure the information aligns with current policies, market trends, and internal needs. Provide proactive communication to the team and employees on new resources and updates available.
• Build and refine tools for supporting Compensation programs and operations.
• Lead Compensation projects and ad-hoc analysis as assigned.

Your Experience

• 5+ years of experience in one or more of the following: compensation operations, broad-based compensation, international compensation, short-term incentive programs, or reward/recognition programs.
• Experience supporting and contributing to program management efforts
• Proven analytical, reporting, and modeling skills with the ability to see beyond the numbers to drive sound decision-making.
• Strong proficiency Google Sheets and Slides skills, including the ability to effectively and efficiently handle large amounts of data, advanced formulas, and build models.
• Extraordinary attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Experience with HR Technologies such as HRIS systems and market pricing tools.
• Must be local to SF Bay area to be onsite.

Personality traits:

• Being curious, flexible, and adaptable are key personality traits that lead to success in this position.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, Human Resources Management or a related field preferred, or equivalent practical experience.

Technical skills:

• Experience managing and analyzing structured and unstructured data.

Other skills:

• Able to manage a variety of projects and to effectively handle short notice assignments.
• Ability to learn quickly and think independently.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment across multiple time zones.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $98000 - $159500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.