Senior Compensation Analyst - 211889 - Electronic Arts

General Information

Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Role ID

211889

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

People Experience & Workplaces

Work Model

Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Senior Compensation Analyst

Electronic Arts

Vancouver

Senior Compensation Analyst Job Description

The Compensation team manages our core compensation programs and act as trusted consultants to our People Experience (PE) partners and the business leaders at EA. Through conferences, research, and ongoing development opportunities, we stay at the forefront of market trends. We marry our knowledge of market practice with the needs of our business to create compelling compensation programs that attract, engage, reward, and retain EA's talent. You will work a hybrid schedule, with 3 days a week in our Vancouver office.

Description:

You will help design and implement global compensation programs that align with EA's business strategy and talent philosophy. You will be a trusted partner to global Compensation team members, HRIS, and PE centers of excellence (recruiting, analytics)— using data, market insights, and technology to deliver an excellent compensation experience. You will report to the Senior Manager, Compensation Programs. You will also partner and support PE projects and manage ad-hoc and ongoing needs and requests.

Responsibilities:

Conduct global pricing analysis for multiple markets, global leveling frameworks, and pay mix strategies.
Interpret market trends and provide insights on pay positioning and structure updates.
Lead analytical preparation and system readiness for the annual compensation planning cycle (salary, bonus, and equity).
Identify opportunities for automation, process simplification, and improved data accuracy across global compensation operations.
Maintain dashboards and reports that allow data-driven decision-making for compensation programs.
Partner with PE Business Partners and Finance to model salary budgets scenarios and incentive funding.
Help with research and integration of new compensation management and pricing tools.
Present findings and recommendations to Compensation leadership and PE partners.
Mentor junior analysts and contribute to compensation capability building within the team.

Qualifications:

3–6 years of progressive experience in compensation analysis and design.
Advanced Excel skills (can perform complex functions)
Data modeling/analytics capability (able to translate complex analysis into relevant business insights)
Experience with salary structure modeling, job leveling, survey submission, compensation benchmarking and geo-pricing.
Experience with short and long-term incentive programs.
Manage sensitive information confidentially.
Review and validate complex data sets with accuracy.
Collaborate with global teams across departments and time zones.

We desire experience in the following, although it is not required:

Outlook, BetterComp, Workday, Google Suites, SuccessFactors.
Data analysis & predictive modelling using AI and advanced analytics tools.
Compensation experience in a global context.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$91,100 - $126,900 CAD

In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.