Job Title: Analyst, Compensation
Reporting To: Director, Compensation
Department: Total Rewards - Compensation
Location: Office based (Irvine, CA) & hybrid work from home preferred; open to fully remote for the right candidate.
Your Mission
As an Analyst, Compensation, you will partner with the compensation team on supporting client groups across Activision, Blizzard, and King. You will work closely with HR centers of excellence including HR Operations, Talent, and HR Business Partners to service compensation requests for their client groups and incoming talent, including base pay, short and long-term incentives, and employment agreements.
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Participate in market compensation surveys, maintain global benchmarking, and assist with competitive market analyses and pay program assessments
Review and occasionally create job descriptions to evaluate jobs and ensure alignment with compensation structures
Collaborate to develop competitive and equitable salary recommendations for external candidate offers and internal employee changes using market data and compensation guidelines
Monitor and ensure compliance with compensation-related laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, pay equity, transparency)
Manage compensation data in HRIS system and other compensation tools to ensure accuracy and support system enhancements
Support the annual merit planning, bonus, and equity processes in partnership with Compensation team colleagues (e.g., data audits, system enhancements/testing, assist with preparing compensation-related communications, training materials, and statements)
Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations for management to support compensation decisions
Research compensation topics and trends, proposing programmatic changes and providing analysis as needed
Player Profile
Preferred Experience
3-5+ years of relevant experience in Compensation
Experience within a multinational or global companies
Experience in tech, entertainment, gaming, and/or consulting
Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor’s Degree – preferred focus in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or other quantitative fields
Highly organized with a consistent track record of delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, sophisticated, dynamic business environment
Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented individual with the ability to handle multiple priorities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal) with the ability to build relationships and partner effectively to provide service-oriented support
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail, recognizes trends, and has interest in translating data or complex findings to senior leaders
Team player eager to learn and contribute, demonstrating accountability and discretion
Resilient in the face of change with the ability to adjust, adapt, and perform in a constantly evolving environment
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint required
Workday experience preferred; familiarity with Workday’s Advanced Compensation module is a strong plus.
Functional knowledge of statistics as applied to business is a plus
Your Platform
Activision Blizzard plays a centralized role in the creation of epic entertainment by supporting our interactive gaming brands and studios with a diverse range of career opportunities across corporate functions such as Marketing, Communications, Legal, Human Resources, Finance and Supply Chain. Located in our global headquarters in Santa Monica, we encompass equal parts, agility, creativity and rigor to enhance the employee and player experience. To learn more, check us out at www.activisionblizzard.com or on X at https://x.com/ATVI_AB!
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of
the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!
The video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to
promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on
the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open
position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $62,000.00 - $114,700.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.