Senior Manager, Compensation

The compensation team are trusted consultants to our People Experience (PE) partners and the business leaders at EA. Through conferences, research, networking, and ongoing development opportunities, we stay at the forefront of market trends and marry our knowledge of market practice with the needs of our business to create compelling compensation programs that attract, engage, reward, and retain EA's talent.

You will be a strategic advisor and consultant to PE Partners and Business leaders to guide and meet complex business and talent needs. You will advise on the implementation, communication, and administration of our global programs and help develop /evolve projects with support from a team of PE Partners, HRIT, global compensation team members, and PE centers of excellence (recruiting, learning, analytics). You will report to the Director, Global Compensation Partners, and also work as a project team member on compensation programs. You will work a hybrid schedule, with 3 days a week in our Vancouver office.

Responsibilities

Be the primary consultant for the assigned business unit(s), with teams located globally

Establish and nurture consultative and collaborative relationships with PE partners, business leaders, and team members to educate managers and employees on compensation programs.

Provide creative compensation recommendations and solutions aligned with EA's business strategy, compensation philosophy, and culture.

Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to develop competitive offers that ensure fair and strategic application of compensation policies.

Drive and support the planning and delivery of the annual Merit, Bonus, and Equity cycle (Focal)

Lead or contribute to other projects related to compensation or overall global total reward programs.

Qualifications

BA/BS in a related field

7+ years of compensation experience in a client-facing role

Managed close working relationships with multiple partners, including executives and peers

Extensive experience designing and implementing compensation programs (including expertise in salary structure, bonus and long-term programs)

Experience presenting compensation topics to PE Partners and Managers

Advanced Excel skills (can perform complex functions) and data modeling/analytics capability