Senior Compensation Program Manager, Pay Strategy & Compliance
Job Location:
San Jose, CA - USA
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Job Summary
The Opportunity
Global compensation is becoming more complex and more visible. As a Senior Compensation Program Manager focused on Pay Strategy and Complianceyoullserve as the strategic layer for Adobes Global Compensation Programs team.Youlldefine how Adobe positions itself on pay equity globally how wemaintaina focused understanding of fast-moving pay transparency legislation across regions and how we translate all of it into a compensation philosophy stays ahead of the market landscape. This role is designed for a compensation professional who is ready to infuse genuine strategic leadership intoprogramownership.
This role is in the San Jose CA office.
What Youll Do
Lead the global pay equity framework at Adobe working closely with Legal Compliance and Inclusive Experiences teams. Support execution and alignment to the EU Directive.
Manage global pay equity reporting including US Canada and LATAM Gender Pay reporting and emerging external disclosure requirements
Support pay-related investigations alongside Employee Relations and Legal bringing compensationexpertiseto sensitive situations that require both analytical rigor and good judgment
Lead the design and ongoing evolution of Adobes recognition policy andAwardcoprogram with theRewardsOperations team
Track evolving compensation trends and peer benchmarking as market signals through networks and industry forums; synthesize insights into leadership-ready perspectives that inform program strategy before the market forces a reaction
Provide compensation programexpertiseacross the broader portfolio as business needs evolve mentoring cross-program capability and knowledge depth that strengthens the teams ability to scale
What You Need to Succeed
8 years of progressive compensation experience with meaningful exposure toequitablepay practices and global pay compliance
Deep knowledge of pay equity and transparency frameworks across multiple regions
Demonstrated ability to function as a strategic advisor influencing senior leaders crafting policy and driving organizational change through compensation programs
Strong executive communication skills
Experience working across Legal Finance and HR leadership on sensitive high-stakes compensation topics with discretion
Proficiencywith Workday and compensation analytics platforms; comfort with data visualization tools such as PowerBI
Curiosity and familiarity with AI-assisted compensation tools and their application to pay equity analysis and program efficiency
About Adobe
Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobes industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio Adobe Express Adobe Firefly Creative Cloud Adobe Experience Platform Adobe Experience Manager and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.
Our 30000 employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. Were on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours.
Lets 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.
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Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work your application may not move forward in the process.
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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 $$214200 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on job-related knowledge skillsand 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 $147900 - $214200
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
Aug:00 AMIf 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
