Senior Manager, Americas Compensation
About Us
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What You'll Do
Take lead role in enterprise-wide compensation strategy definition, aligning pay programs with business objectives, talent priorities, and market competitiveness
Lead design and execution of annual and mid-year compensation planning cycles (merit, bonus, equity), ensuring alignment to budget, performance, and pay-for-performance principles
Reinforce compensation philosophy, frameworks, and governance to drive consistency, equity, and transparency across the organization
Partner with Executive Leadership and Finance to define compensation budgets, scenarios, and forecasting for global planning cycles
Translate business strategy into actionable compensation programs that attract, retain, and motivate key talent segments
Provide high-level consultation to HR Business Partners and Business Unit leaders on competitive, equitable, and legally compliant pay practices
Lead complex, regional compensation initiatives, including the design of salary structures, market benchmarking strategies, and geographic tier differentials
Collaborate closely with the Global Rewards leadership to align Americas programs with global governance frameworks
What You'll Need
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Mathematics, or a highly quantitative field. Master’s degree or relevant certifications (CCP, Workday Pro) are highly preferred
Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards, or financial/people analytics roles, with a minimum of 3-5 years focused on Workday compensation or total rewards management
Workday Mastery: Deep technical proficiency in Workday HCM and Workday Advanced Compensation module management (configuration, business processes, and matrix reporting)
Advanced Data Analytics: Mastery of advanced data modeling concepts, Power Query, Power Pivot, macros (VBA), and advanced functions (e.g., INDEX-MATCH, XLOOKUP)
Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of US/Americas pay regulations, compliance frameworks (FLSA, state-specific pay transparency laws), and pay equity auditing practices
Citizenship: US Citizenship is required
What Will Help You On The Job
Workday HCM, Workday Advanced Compensation, and Workday Pro certifications are highly preferred
Deep understanding of Compensation processes and experience delivering Workday-based solutions
Experience designing and managing sales compensation plans
Ability to navigate complex organizational changes and influence stakeholders at all levels
Experience applying advanced analytics, AI, or digital workforce considerations to rewards and workforce strategy
Pay
Salary range $146,500.00 - $231,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $181,500.00- $272,500.00/ annually
Benefits
At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.
EEO Statement
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.