Compensation Manager Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

A Compensation Manager in the human resources industry is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of a company's compensation strategy. They assess the organization's pay structure, analyze compensation data within the industry, ensure internal and legal pay equity, and design incentive and benefits programs to attract and retain top talent. Additionally, they monitor the effectiveness of these programs and make adjustments as needed. They also collaborate with HR and management to develop job descriptions and determine the appropriate compensation.

To become a successful Compensation Manager, one should possess strong analytical, communication, decision-making, and leadership skills. They should also have a sound understanding of HR practices and labor legislation. Professional certifications like Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) are often preferred. Prior to becoming a Compensation Manager, an individual might have roles such as Compensation Analyst, HR Generalist, or HR Manager.

1-15 of 30 Jobs

Payroll Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Verify and implement wage garnishments, salary verifications, and other regular reporting. Initiate benefit and union dues deductions and invoicing....

Payroll Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Process and maintain payroll information for time off requests and employee transactions such as timesheets, direct deposits, leave of absences, garnishments, new hires, terminations, and domestic partner...

Payroll Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Tatum by Randstad is partnering with a cutting-edge technology company who is expanding its presence globally with their search for a hands-on Payroll Manager. The ideal candidate will be...

Senior Manager, Compensation Business Partner

  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago

About Moloco: Moloco is a machine learning company empowering organizations of all sizes to grow and unlock the full value of their unique first-party data, elevating the traditional path to...

Senior Compensation Manager

  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago

The Total Rewards team is looking for a Senior Compensation Manager to support Anduril's continued hyper growth....

Benefits Manager

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Title: Benefits Manager Location: Western or Southeastern U.S. Region Employment Type: Contract Description: * A leading organization is seeking a Benefits Manager to oversee and manage employee...

Compensation Manager

  • Moffett Field, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Moffett Field, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Compensation Manager to join our team....

Senior Benefits Specialist

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 8 days ago

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. Its a unique legacy of innovation thats fueled by great technologyand amazing people....

Senior Benefits Specialist

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 11 days ago

Company Description Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant is...

Payroll Manager - Remote

  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Killer opportunity for first-class payroll talent Who we are: Engine Room serves as the finance and accounting nerve center for the West Coast's smartest venture-backed life science start-ups....

Remote Work

Senior Manager, Benefits - United States & Canada

  • Los Gatos, CA (17 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (17 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and...

Benefits Specialist

  • Campbell, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Campbell, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 15 days ago

enrollment activities including reviewing communications and enrollment system testing Support leave of absence administration cases, including general administration, and compliance with applicable...

Compensation Manager

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Compensation Manager reporting to the VP, Global Human Resources. This position will oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company compensation functions....

Senior Program Manager, Benefits Transformation

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 20 days ago

About Zscaler Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe...

Office & Payroll Manager

  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Immediate need for an Office & Payroll Manager to join this Accounting Firm in the Fremont area. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys a wide range of responsibilities in a small...

Demographic Data for Palo Alto, CA

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Salary for Compensation Manager Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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Highest Education Level

Compensation Managers in Palo Alto, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.3%
Master's Degree
28.3%
Associate's Degree
8.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.3%
High School or GED
6.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Compensation Managers in Palo Alto, CA
4-6 years
57.1%
6-8 years
23.8%
8-10 years
14.3%
10+ years
4.8%



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