Senior Compensation Analyst

We are seeking an experienced Senior Compensation Analyst to join Cornerstone OnDemandu2019s Total Rewards team. In this role, reporting to the Manager, Compensation, you will lead the development, implementation, and administration of global compensation programs that support business needs while maintaining compliance and enabling competitive, equitable, and scalable practices. In this role you willu2026 + Lead the planning and execution of the annual compensation cycle, bonus payouts, market benchmarking, pay analyses, and related programs. + Manage compensation processes with a focus on data integrity, accuracy, reporting quality, and continuous improvement. + Partner with Talent Acquisition and People Business Partners as a trusted advisor on compensation matters, providing clear analysis and guidance on offers, pay decisions, and policy alignment. + Conduct inu2011depth compensation analysis and modeling to support program design, pay recommendations, and market competitiveness. + Lead participation in compensation surveys, including Radford and Comptryx, and perform market benchmarking at scale to ensure competitive pay ranges and structures. + Perform financial modeling and cost analysis for current and proposed total rewards programs and initiatives. + Build and enhance compensation tools, dashboards, templates, and reporting, translating data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders. + Ensure compensation practices comply with applicable laws and regulations, and uphold strong data security and privacy standards. You have what it takes if you haveu2026 + 5+ years of compensation experience; strong knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and compliance requirements. + Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets. + Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail. + Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver highu2011quality work on time. + Demonstrated ability to independently own outcomes, prioritize effectively, navigate ambiguity, and provide clear, actionable recommendations to Talent Acquisition, People Business Partners, and business stakeholders. An extra dose of awesome if: + Experience with global compensation in the technology industry. + Experience with job architecture and development of job families. + Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) certification. + Familiarity with Microsoft Access and/or SQL, or openness to learning.Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental commitment at Cornerstone OnDemand. All qualified applicants are given consideration regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class as provided in applicable Federal, State, or Local fair employment laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at

Created: 2026-02-23