Senior Compensation Specialist, Palo Alto Networks

• If you are a meticulous, self-starting professional who loves turning complex data into clear, actionable stories, we want to hear from you
• 5+ years of direct experience in compensation, with a strong background in broad-based compensation, analytics, and program management
• Expert-level proficiency in Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel, including building complex models, handling large datasets, and advanced formulas
• Proven analytical and modeling skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
• Hands-on experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) and market pricing tools (e.g., Radford, Mercer, WTW)
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience querying data with SQL or using statistical programming languages such as R or Python

Desirable

• Join our dynamic People team as a Senior Compensation Specialist, the analytical backbone of our regional rewards strategy
• This is a high-impact, hybrid role perfect for a professional who thrives on both operational excellence and deep strategic analysis
• You will be empowered to own our day-to-day compensation programs, ensuring they run seamlessly, while also delivering the data-driven insights that shape the future of compensation at our company
• Own and Administer Core Programs: Serve as the go-to expert for our day-to-day compensation matters, including job evaluations, market pricing, and salary structure maintenance. Provide exceptional consultative service to People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders
• Lead Compensation Cycles: Play a pivotal role in the successful execution of our annual compensation review cycle and other programs, managing project plans, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications
• Enhance and Scale Processes: Streamline and scale our regional compensation programs by improving processes, building robust tools, and partnering with our People Tech team to drive system integrations and enhancements
• Manage Vendor Relationships: Act as the primary point of contact for third-party vendors for compensation data, survey submissions, and systems to ensure we get the maximum value from these partnerships
• Business Partnering: With an effective stakeholder management be the main point of contact for a sub-regional organization for all compensation matters by delivering excellent customer satisfaction and advisory service
• Develop the Analytical Engine: Design, build, and lead the transformation of our regional compensation analytics. You will be the main point of contact for all regional data needs, from standard reporting to complex, ad-hoc inquiries
• Translate Data into Strategy: Prepare and present complex compensation analysis to identify trends, measure the effectiveness of our programs, and provide data-backed recommendations for program improvements
• Model for Impact: Develop sophisticated models to analyze the financial impact of various reward scenarios, helping leadership make informed, strategic decisions
• Ensure Fairness and Equity: Conduct in-depth analyses on internal equity and pay parity, ensuring our compensation practices are fair, competitive, and aligned with our values
• Our People team at Palo Alto Networks works throughout the organization to enable...you guessed it, people. We’re one team – driven to one mission statement. Each piece matters, and within the people team, you are focused on enabling our teams to resolve the world’s most challenging cybersecurity threats
• You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects – centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world