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Compensation Manager

Visa
San Mateo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose - to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

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Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Visa is looking for a Compensation Manager to ensure we attract, reward and retain top talent globally.

You will work closely with our People Business Partner to support the Product and Value Added Services (VAS) teams to educate the organization on Compensation at Visa, and establish yourself as a subject matter expert. In this role, you will roll up your sleeves and work hands-on while simultaneously providing strategic direction in program management and design within a highly innovative and growth-oriented organization. You will work cross-functionally and partner closely with People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, People Operations and various levels of management at the company.

Essential Functions

  • You will partner with COEs such as People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Benefits and other Global People teams on a variety of compensation-related projects.
  • You will develop external and internal candidate compensation offers - partnering effectively with Talent Acquisition, People Business Partners and business leadership to attract the appropriate talent for the assigned Client Groups.
  • You will support the annual compensation process - from education to design, to problem-solving, testing, communication and implementation. You will partner with global Compensation Programs, Systems and MD&I to ensure seamless end to end compensation deliverables.
  • You will participate in the benchmarking of pay ranges, ensuring competitiveness in the various operating markets.
  • You will educate People Business Partners and Talent Acquisition on compensation philosophy, data and Visa's practices.
  • You will identify relevant information from current processes, gather to analyze trends, prepare data for actionable review.
  • You will develop support / tools that can make the most impact, e.g., on-demand education materials, templates for ad hoc compensation decisions, dialogue support for crucial compensation decisions.
  • You will work on complex issues and assignments that require conceptual thinking, originality and ingenuity of approaches, and a wide application of principles, theories, and concepts to achieve desired results.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • 5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • 6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD University Recruiting : MBA / PhD without experience
  • Experience in a compensation function, preferably within a public company
  • A data-driven mentality and high attention to detail and is excited to dig through data to drive evidence-based discussions and decision-making
  • Cross-functional communication : Need to connect and partner with stakeholders across the company to effectively implement our compensation strategy and processes.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, and other data analysis tools, with a collaborative approach to data analysis and problem-solving.
  • Must be customer-service oriented
  • Exceptional critical thinking and quantitative analytical skills, with a growth mindset focused on continuous learning and professional development
  • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal relationship and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and deliver results in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, fostering a collaborative and supportive work atmosphere
  • Exceptionally resourceful, detail-oriented, discipline to deliver complete and accurate results
  • CCP - Certified Compensation Professional certification or progress towards CCP a plus
  • Workday Management System experience preferred
  • Salary.com's CompAnalyst System experience preferred
  • Additional Information

    Work Hours : Varies upon the needs of the department.

    Travel Requirements : This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

    Mental / Physical Requirements : This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

    Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

    Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

    U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY : The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 124,600.00 to 180,650.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA / HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

    Salary : $124,600 - $180,650

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