Senior Compensation Analyst

SkyHive

SkyHive

IT
Kraków, Poland
Posted on Mar 25, 2026
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Senior Compensation Analyst

This role is Hybrid, Krakow Office

We are seeking an experienced Senior Compensation Analyst to join Cornerstone OnDemand’s Total Rewards team. In this role, reporting to the Manager, Compensation, you will lead the development, implementation, and administration of global compensation programs that support business needs while maintaining compliance and enabling competitive, equitable, and scalable practices. Additionally, you will contribute to EMEA benefits and total rewards initiatives, aiding in the strategy and execution of these programs.

In this role you will:

  • Lead the planning and execution of the annual compensation cycle, bonus payouts, market benchmarking, pay analyses, and related programs.
  • Manage compensation processes with a focus on data integrity, accuracy, reporting quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition and People Business Partners as a trusted advisor on compensation matters, providing clear analysis and guidance on offers, pay decisions, and policy alignment, with an understanding of regional market practices and regulations.
  • Conduct in‑depth compensation analysis and modeling to support program design, pay recommendations, and market competitiveness.
  • Lead participation in compensation surveys, including Radford and Comptryx, and perform market benchmarking at scale to ensure competitive pay ranges and structures.
  • Perform financial modeling and cost analysis for current and proposed total rewards programs and initiatives.
  • Build and enhance compensation tools, dashboards, templates, and reporting, translating data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
  • Support EMEA benefits for ~20-30% of time; including employee data reporting for benefit plan renewals.
  • Monitor global and EMEA-specific regulatory developments, including EU Pay Transparency requirements, and partner with HR and Legal to ensure compliance readiness.
  • Ensure compensation and benefit practices comply with applicable laws and regulations, and uphold strong data security and privacy standards.

You’ve got what it takes if you...

  • 5+ years of compensation experience; strong knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and compliance requirements.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.
  • Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high‑quality work on time.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently own outcomes, prioritize effectively, navigate ambiguity, and provide clear, actionable recommendations to Talent Acquisition, People Business Partners, and business stakeholders.

Extra dose of Awesomeness:

  • Experience with global compensation in the technology industry.
  • Understanding of EMEA regulatory and compliance landscape, including the EU Pay Transparency Directive requirements.
  • Exposure to and interest in EMEA benefit practices.
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) certification.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Access and/or SQL, or openness to learning.

Our Culture:

Spark Greatness. Shatter Boundaries. Share Success. Are you ready? Because here, right now – is where the future of work is happening. Where curious disruptors and change innovators like you are helping communities and customers enable everyone – anywhere – to learn, grow and advance. To be better tomorrow than they are today.

Who We Are:

Cornerstone powers the potential of organizations and their people to thrive in a changing world. Cornerstone Galaxy, the complete AI-powered workforce agility platform, meets organizations where they are. With Galaxy, organizations can identify skills gaps and development opportunities, retain and engage top talent, and provide multimodal learning experiences to meet the diverse needs of the modern workforce. More than 7,000 organizations and 100 million+ users in 180+ countries and in nearly 50 languages use Cornerstone Galaxy to build high-performing, future-ready organizations and people today.

Total Rewards:

At Cornerstone, we are dedicated to inspiring excellence and pushing boundaries in everything we do. Our compensation strategy is based on three fundamental principles: equitable pay, market-driven research, and skill-based appraisals. As part of our mission to share success and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world, the listed salary range is just one element of Cornerstone’s comprehensive compensation package. This compensation package may also include annual bonuses, short- and program-specific awards depending on the role, and a comprehensive benefit offering. The disclosed salary range reflects the geographic differential based on the location of the position if applicable. The starting salary for the successful applicant will depend on several job-related factors, including education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, and market demands. This range is based on a full-time position and may be adjusted in the future. Join us in shaping the future of work — tomorrow, together. Experience flexibility and empowerment in your career at Cornerstone. The BASE salary range for this position is: 131500 - 210400 PLN.

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