Manager, Compensation

Job Description

Your Mission
As Manager, Compensation, you will play a key role in shaping and executing core compensation programs across the company. This role is designed to lead cross-company compensation initiatives and is the primary liaison to Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), ensuring continuous automation and scalability of compensation processes. You will partner closely with the Global Compensation team, HR Business Partners and HR Centers of Excellence including HR Operations, Talent, and HRIS to drive compensation programs excellence and system optimization.
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
• Lead the planning and execution of global compensation cycles, including annual merit, annual and mid-year promotions, and annual equity planning-driving budget development, process readiness, system configuration, training, and execution
• Project manage compensation programs from a system perspective, such as annual bonus programs, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and alignment with compensation strategy.
• Maintain and enhance compensation systems infrastructure (e.g., Workday, offer development tools, and compensation reporting tools)
• Own North America pay transparency programs and partner with international teams on EMEA pay transparency policies; identify potential risks and recommend solutions.
• Lead pay equity and bias testing analysis, partnering with key stakeholders to identify risks and develop action plans.
• Oversee compensation activities, including salary range reviews, geographic differential updates, minimum wage audits, and cross-company hire process improvements.
• Provide analytical support to develop, evaluate, and improve compensation programs and policies.
• Partner with HRIS and HR Operations to ensure data is accurately maintained in Workday
• Develop training materials and resources for HR Business Partners and Talent Professionals.
Player Profile

Preferred Experience
• 8+ years of relevant experience, depending on education and experience
• Proven Compensation experience within a multinational or global company
• Experience in tech, entertainment, gaming, and/or consulting preferred
• Experience as a Compensation Program Manager leading global compensation programs preferred

Knowledge & Skills
• Bachelor's Degree – preferred focus in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or other quantitative fields
• Highly organized with a consistent track record of delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, sophisticated, dynamic business environment
• Proactive, self-directed/motivated, and results-oriented individual with a high dedication to quality and driving results while handling multiple and, at times, competing priorities
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills (written and verbal) with the ability to build relationships and partner effectively – fueling collaboration and providing service-oriented support
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and recognizing trends, and interest in translating data or complex findings to senior leaders
• A standout colleague who is eager to learn, contribute, and drive forward initiatives – showing a strong work ethic validated by accountability and the ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Resilient in the face of change with the ability to adjust, adapt, and perform in a constantly evolving environment
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint required; Workday experience preferred; familiarity with Workday's Advanced Compensation module is a strong plus.
• Functional knowledge of statistics, as applied to a business environment preferred
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under- represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
Your Platform
Activision Blizzard plays a centralized role in the creation of epic entertainment by supporting our interactive gaming brands and studios with a diverse range of career opportunities across corporate functions such as Marketing, Communications, Legal, Human Resources, Finance and Supply Chain. Located in our global headquarters in Santa Monica, we encompass equal parts, agility, creativity and rigor to enhance the employee and player experience. To learn more, check us out at www.activisionblizzard.com or on X at @ATVI_AB!
Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the US, the standard base pay range for this role is $97,200.00 - $179,900.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all US locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-wp43jp-216-73-216-84-42 in your application.