Compensation Analyst, People Operations

Company: Google
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

info_outline X The application window will be open until at least April 3, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date. This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus. Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include: Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment Sick Time: 40 hours/year (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary) Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks Holidays: 13 paid days per year Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA . Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, or another field that uses quantitative analysis, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in analytical human resources, investment banking, management consulting (e.g., strategy, compensation), or similar analytical role. Experience using analytical methods, tools, and mathematical concepts to identify, design, recommend, and implement compensation solutions. Experience with human resources policies, practices, principles, state and federal employment laws, and related regulations. Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated spreadsheet skills and familiarity with other statistical packages. Client-service orientated with attention to detail and ability to prioritize and work well in an environment with competing demands. Interest in analyzing data and the ability to see beyond the numbers to drive sound decision making. Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills. About the job Google's known for our innovative technologies, products and services and for the people behind them. Whether you are making our staffing systems more efficient, planning for our growth, building relationships on college campuses or cultivating the next generation of computer scientists, you have an eye on the staffing needs of Google and the broader hiring landscape. You are focused on cultivating outstanding candidates for Google's long-term hiring needs, and work across a cross-functional and international group of staffing teams. You are both scrappy and resourceful, creative and driven and excited to share the magic of working at Google. As a Compensation Analyst, you will be working closely with other compensation analysts, managers, HR business partners, and recruiting teams to solve compensation-related business problems. Combining data and feedback from our Googlers with the latest industry research, you will make large-scale, data-driven decisions that impact Googlers in a meaningful way. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000-$172,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google . Responsibilities Deliver full pieces of complex projects that are integrated into an overarching compensation program (e.g., new hire compensation) with minimal assistance. Plan and execute prioritized project work by managing competing priorities and tight deadlines. Work within teams to communicate knowledge related to a broad set of tasks. Identify key stakeholders to build a network and contribute to cross-team collaboration. Conduct analysis, scoping, modeling, designing, and synthesizing of internal and external data findings into future state recommendations. Provide guidance to client or partner organizations to most effectively achieve short-term compensation objectives that have a significant impact on the organization. Present information to inform and educate compensation team members and client/partner organizations internally and externally to People Operations (POps). Coordinate timelines, goals, and objectives for assigned component(s) of a compensation program or project.

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