Director, Compensation Business Partnering at Adobe

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in human resources, Finance, Economics, or related field; advanced degree preferred
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in global compensation, including business partnering roles
  • Executive level Partner experience, partnering directly with senior leaders
  • Profound knowledge of Sales and Engineering compensation frameworks, encompassing bonus and commission setups
  • Experience with job architecture, market pricing, and equity strategy
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in compensation tools (e.g., Workday)
  • Demonstrated ability to remain flexible and agile in an ever-changing environment and handle ambiguity with ease
  • Proven proficiency in nurturing partnerships and connections (internally and externally) at every organizational level, displaying strong leadership and persuasion capabilities, and spearheading management ventures
  • Strong analytical abilities

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary compensation advisor for Sales and Engineering HRBPs and business leaders, necessitating demonstrated excellence in business partnering skills and leadership background
  • Align compensation strategies with Adobe’s performance philosophy and talent priorities
  • Shape long-term strategy by anticipating market shifts and influencing compensation design accordingly
  • Drive alignment, decision-making, and speed of execution to own outcomes across the business unit
  • Design and implement compensation programs tailored to Sales and Engineering, including base pay, incentive plans, and equity
  • Partner with other COEs to drive cross-functional initiatives such as job architecture modernization and pay transparency compliance
  • Provide data-driven insights and modeling to support compensation decisions
  • Monitor market trends and internal benchmarks to inform program evolution and competitiveness
  • People Leadership: Encourage and mentor teams, set accountable goals, and model Adobe’s values in all communications
  • Drive the completion of central initiatives to enhance compensation programs across various locations and departments
  • Develop a culture that nurtures learning, feedback, and inclusivity; champion diverse viewpoints and ongoing improvement

Skills

Compensation Strategy
Compensation Design
Compensation Governance
HR Business Partnering
Leadership
Sales Compensation
Engineering Compensation
Talent Acquisition

Adobe

Software solutions for content creation and marketing

About Adobe

Adobe provides a range of software solutions focused on digital experiences, catering to creative professionals, businesses, and educational institutions. Its main offerings include Adobe Creative Cloud, which contains tools for photography, graphic design, video editing, illustration, UI/UX design, 3D and augmented reality, and social media content creation. Adobe also offers marketing solutions through Adobe Experience Cloud and document management services via Adobe Document Cloud. The company operates on a subscription-based model, allowing users to access its software through monthly or annual plans, with special pricing available for students, teachers, and businesses. Adobe differentiates itself from competitors by providing a comprehensive suite of tools that cover various aspects of content creation and marketing, all integrated into one platform. The goal of Adobe is to empower users to create, manage, and optimize their digital content effectively.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1994Year Founded
$668.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, DesignIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Emerging AI-driven design tools offer similar functionalities at lower costs.
Open-source alternatives may attract users away from Adobe's subscription model.
Data privacy concerns could affect trust in Adobe's cloud services.

Differentiation

Adobe offers a comprehensive suite for content creation, marketing, and document management.
Adobe's subscription model includes special pricing for students, teachers, and businesses.
Adobe integrates advanced analytics with Experience Cloud for data-driven marketing.

Upsides

Generative AI tools enhance Adobe's content creation and editing efficiency.
Remote work boosts demand for Adobe's cloud-based document management solutions.
AR's popularity in marketing benefits Adobe's 3D and AR tools.

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