Senior Compensation Analyst

At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve tackled diseases such as HIV viral hepatitis COVID-19 and cancer working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gileads team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions and were looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible together.

Job Description

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the worlds most devastating diseases united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. As a Senior Compensation Analyst at Gilead you will...

The Opportunity:
Gilead is seeking a senior level hands on compensation professional to join our Total Rewards team. This individual contributor role is focused on delivering high quality compensation support while improving how our compensation processes operate at scale. You will work closely with Total Rewards Partners and key HR stakeholders providing day to day compensation expertise and helping ensure our programs are delivered accurately consistently and efficiently.

In this role you will take ownership of recurring compensation processes and play an active part in modernizing how the work gets done. We are looking for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves but also brings the experience and mindset to simplify automate and improve existing workflows. You will leverage Workday reporting automation and emerging AI capabilities including building AI agents to reduce manual effort strengthen consistency and controls and create capacity for more strategic compensation work across the team.

Key Responsibilities:

Compensation Program and Process Support
Provide hands on compensation support to Total Rewards Partners HR Business Partners Payroll and other HR stakeholders on compensation related questions and activities.
Support core compensation programs and processes including market based pay salary ranges annual rewards cycles and recognition programs.
Ensure accurate and timely execution of compensation activities with a strong focus on data quality consistency and adherence to compensation guidelines and policies.

Process Improvement Automation and AI Enablement
Own and manage recurring compensation processes with responsibility for improving how the work is delivered year over year.
Identify opportunities to simplify standardize and automate manual or repetitive compensation workflows using a mix of system configuration reporting and AI enabled solutions.
Leverage Workday capabilities automation tools and AI agents to improve efficiency reduce errors and enhance the overall stakeholder experience.
Partner with HR Technology and other cross functional teams to implement process enhancements system improvements and AI based solutions at scale.

Reporting and Insights
Develop and maintain recurring compensation reports and dashboards that support planning operational tracking and decision making.
Build scalable repeatable reporting solutions by combining Workday reporting data tools automation and AI driven insights.
Improve self service reporting and standard outputs to reduce ad hoc work while increasing transparency and usability for stakeholders.
Monitor key processes and data outputs to ensure appropriate controls and reliable results.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
Act as a proactive team member who challenges existing ways of working and brings practical forward looking ideas for improvement.
Collaborate closely with Total Rewards HR Operations HR Technology and other partners to deliver scalable and sustainable solutions.
Contribute to the ongoing evolution of compensation practices through continuous improvement and thoughtful use of new tools automation and AI technologies.

Qualifications:
6 Years of experience with a bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Finance Information Systems or a related field or equivalent practical experience or 4 years of experience with a masters degree.
48 years of progressive compensation experience in a complex organization with strong hands on involvement in program delivery and operations.
Solid experience across core compensation programs and practices including market based pay salary ranges annual rewards cycles and recognition programs.
Demonstrated experience supporting managers and HR stakeholders on compensation related questions with the ability to provide clear practical guidance grounded in compensation philosophy and policy.
Strong Workday experience required including compensation related processes and reporting. Experience improving or optimizing Workday workflows is a plus.
Proven track record of improving streamlining or automating compensation or HR processes with a focus on scalability accuracy and stakeholder experience.
Experience using AI tools to improve HR or compensation processes. Hands on experience building or deploying AI agents is preferred with Microsoft Copilot strongly preferred.
Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with data reporting and process driven outputs. Experience with Power BI or similar tools is a plus.
Strong attention to detail sound judgment and a practical approach to controls and data integrity.
Ability to work independently manage competing priorities and balance hands on execution with continuous improvement.
Clear communicator and collaborative team player who challenges the status quo constructively and partners effectively across Total Rewards and HR.

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Gilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.

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