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Compensation Manager, Global Rewards

2 Hours ago • 5 Years + • Human Resource • $98,400 PA - $150,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Compensation Manager, Global Rewards at Coursera will lead the development and improvement of global compensation strategies. Responsibilities include market analysis, benchmarking salaries and bonuses, designing compensation models, administering annual cycles (merit, bonus, equity), collaborating with HR and Finance, creating insightful reports, ensuring compliance, and advising leadership on compensation best practices. The role requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with experience in data modeling and managing large datasets. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of implementing operational efficiencies and leveraging AI for insights.
Must have:
  • Market analysis & benchmarking
  • Compensation model development
  • Data analysis & reporting
  • Compliance adherence
  • Stakeholder management
  • Process improvement
Good to have:
  • Advanced degree or CCP
  • Experience with AI in compensation
Perks:
  • Bonus program
  • RSUs
  • Flexible work options

Job Details

Launched in 2012 by two Stanford professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, Coursera is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 168 million registered learners. Our mission is to provide universal access to world-class learning. We partner with over 350 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations and Professional Certificates degrees. Institutions around the world use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp.

Join us in our mission to create a world where anyone, anywhere can transform their life through access to education. We're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and drive to revolutionize the way the world learns.

At Coursera, we are committed to building a globally diverse team and are thrilled to extend employment opportunities to individuals in any country where we have a legal entity. We require candidates to possess eligible working rights and have a compatible timezone overlap with their team to facilitate seamless collaboration. 

Coursera has a commitment to enabling flexibility and workspace choices for employees. Our interviews and onboarding are entirely virtual, providing a smooth and efficient experience for our candidates. As an employee, we enable you to select your main way of working, whether it's from home, one of our offices or hubs, or a co-working space near you.

Job Overview

The Compensation Manager, Global Rewards will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Coursera’s global compensation strategies. This role is responsible for analyzing market trends, benchmarking internal data, and providing actionable insights to drive effective decision-making. You will partner with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to ensure our pay practices align with our mission and support our commitment to fairness, innovation, and social impact.

 

Responsibilities

Compensation Strategy & Analysis

  • Conduct detailed market and internal analyses to benchmark salaries, bonuses, and incentive plans against industry standards.
  • Develop and refine compensation models that support Coursera’s global rewards philosophy.
  • Proficiency in executive compensation

Program Design & Administration

  • Lead the administration of annual merit, bonus, and equity cycles, ensuring timely and accurate execution across regions.
  • Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to maintain and enhance job architecture, salary structures, and incentive programs.
  • Facilitate regular compensation training to new managers and the People team.

Data Reporting & Compliance

  • Create and deliver insightful reports, dashboards, and presentations that highlight compensation trends, effectiveness, and ROI.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory standards in all compensation practices.

Stakeholder Partnership

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners and leadership on compensation strategy, policy, and best practices.
  • Drive process improvements and innovations that enhance the overall employee experience and support Coursera’s strategic objectives.

 

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or a related field;
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in compensation analysis, preferably in a global or technology-driven environment.
  • Proven expertise in advanced data modeling techniques, including statistical analysis with advanced proficiency in Excel 
  • Strong track record of leveraging AI to drive insights and decision-making. 
  • Demonstrated track record of implementing operational efficiencies and process improvements that drive measurable cost savings and enhanced decision-making capabilities.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of building collaborative relationships across diverse teams and effectively influencing stakeholders.
  • Experience managing large datasets and developing dynamic dashboards that support strategic compensation decisions, along with the ability to integrate disparate data sources to enhance reporting accuracy.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., CCP) is preferred.

 

If this opportunity interests you, you might like these courses on Coursera:

 

Compensation

US Zone 1 

This role is not available in Zone 1

Zone 1- San Francisco Metro, New York City Metro or Seattle Metro

 

US Zone 2

$120,000 - $150,000 USD

Zone 2 - CA (outside of SF Bay Area), CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, MA, MD, NY/NJ (other than NYC), OR, RI, TX, VA, WA (other than Seattle)

 

US Zone 3 - all other US locations not listed above

$98,400 - $123,000 USD

 

The range(s) listed above is the expected annual base salary for this role, subject to change.

Salary is just one component of Coursera’s total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for a bonus program and equity in the form of RSU’s.

A number of factors are taken into account when determining pay, which includes: job level, location, training/education, business need, skill set and internal equity. 

 

#LI-JC2
Coursera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected class.
 
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at accommodations@coursera.org.
 
For California Candidates, please review our CCPA Applicant Notice here.
For our Global Candidates, please review our GDPR Recruitment Notice here.
 
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