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Compensation Business Partner

$102.8k - $214.2k

Adobe

JOB LEVEL
P40
EMPLOYEE ROLE
Individual Contributor

** The Opportunity **

Join the Employee Experience team as a Compensation Business Partner, reporting to Adobe’s Director of Compensation. The role will support the Creativity & Productivity organization within Adobe. We’re looking for a strategic Compensation advisor who will raise the confidence of HR Business Partners and Managers by educating them on Adobe’s compensation philosophy & practices to help them make the best rewards decisions. You will help measure the effectiveness of our compensation programs to get results and reward great outcomes.

Are you a compensation leader who builds effective relationships with key partners & clients, uses your analytical skills to strengthen their point of view, and influences change using a proactive and consultative approach to resolve issues quickly? If so, then we think you’ll be a successful addition to this team!

** What you'll Do **

  • Provide compensation support to HR Business partners and managers in the Creativity & Productivity organization to solve compensation-related business challenges. Offer expertise to key collaborators including Talent Acquisition, Global Mobility, and Rewards operations. You will play a key role throughout the year in supporting compensation programs for your client group and during the annual Rewards Planning process.
  • Provide input to compensation program owners to improve compensation programs and ensure programs meet business needs.
  • Respond to Talent Acquisition offer inquiries as needed.

** What you need to succeed **

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in Compensation, specifically supporting both Sales & Technical talent.
  • Effective presenter capable of delivering data-driven insights clearly to different levels of management.
  • Self-motivated to build the best final product/outcome for the business.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and consulting skills
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative great teammate
  • Compensation experience in Tech
  • Values and demonstrates attention-to-detail.

Experience with Workday, Excel, & Powerpoint

  • Excellent written skills.
  • Ability to manage entire projects from start to finish (e.g., Job Architecture reviews)

Preferred qualifications

  • Ability to engage and influence collaborators.
  • Interest in analyzing data, with capacity to influence decision-making.
  • Experience using Radford surveys, job matching, and pay range development.

Expected Pay Range:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this positionis $102,800 -- $214,200 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

In California, the pay range for this position is $147,900 - $214,200

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

State-Specific Notices:

California :

Fair Chance Ordinances

Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

Colorado:

Application Window Notice

If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts:

Massachusetts Legal Notice

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Internal Opportunities

Creativity, curiosity, and constant learning are celebrated aspects of your career growth journey. We’re glad that you’re pursuing a new opportunity at Adobe!

Put your best foot forward:

1. Update your Resume/CV and Workday profile - don’t forget to include your uniquely ‘Adobe’ experiences and volunteer work.

2. Visit the Internal Mobility page on Inside Adobe to learn more about the process and set up a job alert for roles you’re interested in.

3. Check out these tips to help you prep for interviews.

4. If you are applying for a role outside of your current country, ensure you review the International Resources for Relocating Employees on Inside Adobe, including the impacts to your Benefits, AIP, Equity & Payroll .

Once you apply for a role via Workday, the Talent Team will reach out to you within 2 weeks. If you move into the official interview process with the hiring team, make sure you inform your manager so they can champion your career growth.

At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.

Let’s Adobe together

At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture , focus on people, purpose and community , Adobe for All , comprehensive benefits programs , the stories we tell , the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more.

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At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI - and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience .

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