Compensation Program Manager
Agilent
Job Description Agilent Technologies is seeking a senior-level individual contributor to lead global pay equity analysis, reporting, and regulatory readiness while also driving broader compensation program and project management initiatives. This role sits within the Global Compensation function and serves as the center of excellence for pay equity, partnering closely with HR Ethics/Compliance, Legal, Finance, and regional HR leaders to support pay equity programs across approximately 30 countries. This role oversees global pay equity analytics, methodology, governance and end-to-end program delivery, including EU Pay Transparency readiness and ongoing compliance. Additionally, the individual applies strong program and project management capabilities to other strategic, crossfunctional compensation and HR initiatives, delivering structured, scalable, and compliant solutions. The role operates with a high degree of autonomy, influences senior stakeholders, and translates complex regulatory and analytical topics into clear, actionable guidance for leadership. Key Responsibilities: Global Pay Equity Strategy & Analytics Serve as the global subject-matter expert on pay equity analysis, methodology, and interpretation ensuring compliance and practical implementation. Design, execute, and oversee enterprise-wide pay equity analyses across multiple countries and compensation elements. Establish and maintain consistent analytical frameworks, governance standards, and documentation while allowing for local regulatory nuance. Interpret results, identify drivers, assess risk, and develop actionable recommendations in partnership with Compensation and HR leadership. Program and Project Management Lead complex, multiyear, global initiatives related to pay equity and transparency or other HR related projects. Develop project plans, timelines, and stakeholder engagement strategies. Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and change management needs. Partner closely with Legal, HR Ethics/Compliance, and regional HR to ensure alignment and on-time delivery. Provide regular, structured status updates and executivelevel communications, translating progress, risks, and decisions into clear, actionoriented insights. Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline analyses, reporting, and governance through automation, tooling, or process redesign. EU Pay Transparency Leadership Lead HR's EU Pay Transparency Directive readiness and implementation, including: Pay gap reporting and pay disparity action plan. Job architecture and job evaluation alignment. Pay range posting requirements. Data governance and audit readiness. Worker and candidate rights to information. Partner closely with Legal, HR Ethics/Compliance, and regional HR to ensure compliant and practical implementation. Translate evolving EU regulatory requirements into clear internal guidance, timelines, and action plans. Requirements and Competencies: Strategic and analytical thinker with strong executive presence and credibility. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving regulatory environments. Highly organized, detail-oriented and deadline driven. Proven ability to influence across cultures, geographies and stakeholder groups. Strong project management and communication skills; able to manage multiple priorities. Collaborative, self-directed leader capable of driving complex initiatives with minimal oversight. Ability to translate complex technical and regulatory topics into clear, executivelevel insights. Demonstrated success as a senior individual contributor with sound judgment and independent leadership. Proven ability to develop and deliver advanced data analyses, presenting insights clearly to senior leadership and confidently addressing questions and recommendations. Advanced Excel and mathematics/statistical skills for financial modeling, scenario analysis and reporting; capable of building and explaining complex pay equity cost models. Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, with the ability to develop executive-level presentations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences, including senior level stakeholders. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, HR, Public Policy, Law or related field; MBA a plus. 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, pay equity analysis, HR analytics, or related fields, ideally in a large, global, public company. Deep expertise in pay equity methodologies, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results. Demonstrated experience leading largescale, multicountry pay equity initiatives. Strong understanding of global pay transparency and equal pay regulations, including direct experience with EU Pay Transparency requirements or similar regulatory frameworks. Familiarity with Workday systems and configuration a plus. Additional Details This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least April 22, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted. The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $143,760.00 - $269,550.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility. Travel Required: Occasional Shift: Day Duration: No End Date Job Function: HR
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Compensation Program Manager
Agilent
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About this role
Job Description
Agilent Technologies is seeking a senior-level individual contributor to lead global pay equity analysis, reporting, and regulatory readiness while also driving broader compensation program and project management initiatives. This role sits within the Global Compensation function and serves as the center of excellence for pay equity, partnering closely with HR Ethics/Compliance, Legal, Finance, and regional HR leaders to support pay equity programs across approximately 30 countries.
This role oversees global pay equity analytics, methodology, governance and end-to-end program delivery, including EU Pay Transparency readiness and ongoing compliance. Additionally, the individual applies strong program and project management capabilities to other strategic, crossfunctional compensation and HR initiatives, delivering structured, scalable, and compliant solutions. The role operates with a high degree of autonomy, influences senior stakeholders, and translates complex regulatory and analytical topics into clear, actionable guidance for leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Global Pay Equity Strategy & Analytics
Serve as the global subject-matter expert on pay equity analysis, methodology, and interpretation ensuring compliance and practical implementation.
Design, execute, and oversee enterprise-wide pay equity analyses across multiple countries and compensation elements.
Establish and maintain consistent analytical frameworks, governance standards, and documentation while allowing for local regulatory nuance.
Interpret results, identify drivers, assess risk, and develop actionable recommendations in partnership with Compensation and HR leadership.
Program and Project Management
Lead complex, multiyear, global initiatives related to pay equity and transparency or other HR related projects.
Develop project plans, timelines, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and change management needs.
Partner closely with Legal, HR Ethics/Compliance, and regional HR to ensure alignment and on-time delivery.
Provide regular, structured status updates and executivelevel communications, translating progress, risks, and decisions into clear, actionoriented insights.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline analyses, reporting, and governance through automation, tooling, or process redesign.
EU Pay Transparency Leadership
Lead HR's EU Pay Transparency Directive readiness and implementation, including:
Pay gap reporting and pay disparity action plan.
Job architecture and job evaluation alignment.
Pay range posting requirements.
Data governance and audit readiness.
Worker and candidate rights to information.
Partner closely with Legal, HR Ethics/Compliance, and regional HR to ensure compliant and practical implementation.
Translate evolving EU regulatory requirements into clear internal guidance, timelines, and action plans.
Requirements and Competencies:
Strategic and analytical thinker with strong executive presence and credibility.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving regulatory environments.
Highly organized, detail-oriented and deadline driven.
Proven ability to influence across cultures, geographies and stakeholder groups.
Strong project management and communication skills; able to manage multiple priorities.
Collaborative, self-directed leader capable of driving complex initiatives with minimal oversight.
Ability to translate complex technical and regulatory topics into clear, executivelevel insights.
Demonstrated success as a senior individual contributor with sound judgment and independent leadership.
Proven ability to develop and deliver advanced data analyses, presenting insights clearly to senior leadership and confidently addressing questions and recommendations.
Advanced Excel and mathematics/statistical skills for financial modeling, scenario analysis and reporting; capable of building and explaining complex pay equity cost models.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, with the ability to develop executive-level presentations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences, including senior level stakeholders.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, HR, Public Policy, Law or related field; MBA a plus.
10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, pay equity analysis, HR analytics, or related fields, ideally in a large, global, public company.
Deep expertise in pay equity methodologies, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results.
Demonstrated experience leading largescale, multicountry pay equity initiatives.
Strong understanding of global pay transparency and equal pay regulations, including direct experience with EU Pay Transparency requirements or similar regulatory frameworks.
Familiarity with Workday systems and configuration a plus.
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least April 22, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.
The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $143,760.00 - $269,550.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations
Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.
Travel Required: Occasional
Shift: Day
Duration: No End Date
Job Function: HR
About the Company
Agilent Technologies is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets, providing innovative solutions to customers worldwide.
Key Highlights
- ✓ Lead global pay equity analysis and reporting.
- ✓ Drive compensation program initiatives across multiple countries.
- ✓ Collaborate with HR Ethics, Compliance, and Legal teams.
- ✓ Ensure EU Pay Transparency compliance and governance.
- ✓ Utilise strong project management skills for strategic programs.
💡 Honest Take: This senior-level role demands a high level of expertise in pay equity and project management, making it suitable for seasoned professionals. However, the position may involve navigating complex regulatory environments across various jurisdictions.
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