Senior Compensation Analyst

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative was founded in 2015 by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg to help solve some of society’s toughest challenges — from curing or preventing disease to improving education and addressing the needs of our local communities. We provide the operational support across our areas of work.

The Team

Across our work in Science, Education, and within our communities, we pair technology with grantmaking, impact investing, and collaboration to help accelerate the pace of progress toward our mission. Our Operations organization provides the support needed to push this work forward.

Operations consists of our Brand & Communications, Central Tech, Finance, People, Real Estate/Workplace/Events/Facilities/Security (REWFS), Strategy & Operations, and Ventures teams. These teams provide the essential operations, services, and strategies needed to support CZI’s progress toward achieving its mission to build a better future for everyone.

The Opportunity

The Senior Compensation Analyst plays a critical role in both the strategy and execution of the organization’s compensation programs. As a subject matter expert in salary structures, incentive programs, and specialized plans, you’ll ensure pay practices are competitive, equitable, and compliant—while also driving hands-on execution during high-demand periods.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, can operate independently with minimal oversight, and brings a strong foundation in People Operations. You’ll partner closely with the Senior Compensation Manager, as well as the People team, Finance, and Business Systems, to deliver high-impact compensation solutions aligned with organizational goals. This position will initially report to the VP, Total Rewards and People Operations.

What You'll Do

Compensation Programs & Processes

• Partner closely with the Senior Compensation Manager to design, maintain, and update job architecture, salary ranges, and career grids.
• Administer and support annual compensation cycles, including merit, bonus, promotion, and long-term incentive programs.
• Support off-cycle activities, including one-time payments, title/reporting changes, and specialized compensation plans.
• Collaborate with People Business Partners, Recruiting, and Finance to provide recommendations for new hires, internal mobility, and retention strategies.

HRIS & Data Management

• Manage Workday Core and Advanced Compensation modules, including job profile updates, plan configurations, bulk data loads (EIBs), and testing/auditing.
• Maintain and audit key compensation tools and data sources; automate processes where possible.
• Perform regular audits, reconciliations, and reporting to ensure data integrity and alignment with compensation structures.

Market Analysis & Compliance

• Conduct job evaluations, FLSA classifications, and market pricing analyses to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Participate in compensation surveys (e.g., Radford, Mercer), including role matching, data submission, and analysis to ensure accurate benchmarking and alignment with market practices.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory updates to keep pay practices current and compliant.

Stakeholder Engagement & Documentation

• Partner with the Senior Compensation Manager to build compensation cycle timelines, requirements documentation, and communication materials.
• Collaborate across People, Finance, and Business Systems to execute compensation cycles smoothly and thoughtfully.
• Create and maintain compensation documentation, tools, and training resources for managers and employees.

What You'll Bring

• 4-7 years of hands-on compensation experience in dynamic, high-growth, or complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, job architecture, career frameworks, and incentive design.
• Advanced proficiency in:
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Proven ability to work independently, execute with precision, and deliver results with minimal guidance.

Compensation

The Redwood City, CA base pay range for a new hire in this role is $106,000 - $146,300. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process.

Better Together

As we grow, we’re excited to strengthen in-person connections and cultivate a collaborative, team-oriented environment. This role is a hybrid position requiring you to be onsite for at least 60% of the working month, approximately 3 days a week, with specific in-office days determined by the team’s manager. The exact schedule will be at the hiring manager's discretion and communicated during the interview process.

Benefits for the Whole You

We’re thankful to have an incredible team behind our work. To honor their commitment, we offer a wide range of benefits to support the people who make all we do possible.

• Provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.
• Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice.
• Funding for select family-forming benefits.
• Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving

If you’re interested in a role but your previous experience doesn’t perfectly align with each qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the perfect fit for this or another role.