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Type:

Full-time

Experience:

Mid-Senior level

Functions:

Human Resources 

Industries:

Human Resources 

Posted:

February 25, 2010

Compensation:

DOE

Employer Job ID:

4515 - Sr. Compensation Analyst

Job Description

Sunpower
Corporation is seeking a Sr. Compensation Analyst to both lead and
support activities to develop, implement and administer global
compensation policies and programs. This position will work closely
with the HR, Finance and Legal departments to ensure that our
compensation programs are competitive, administered fairly,
consistently, and accurately. Key responsibilities will include:




Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:



• Partner with the management team, up to the Executive Staff, to
provide professional analytical support for all aspects of SunPower’s
compensation programs

• Lead the market analysis review for SunPower and develop
appropriate recommendations to ensure the company maintains its market
competitiveness

• Consult with HR Business Partners and leaders on all
compensation programs and practices that pertain to the respective
business groups

• Manage the compensation survey process globally, including
developing and/or participating in compensation surveys to input,
collect, and analyze competitive salary information to determine
company’s relative position

• Develop compensation guidelines and review proposed salary
adjustments to ensure conformance to established guidelines, policies
and practices


• Partner with Mgr, Compensation to develop and deliver compensation training programs


• Perform complex research, statistical analysis, and reporting


• Key contributor for the Annual Focal Review process including base salary, bonus, and equity programs


• Partner with HR Business Partners to resolve complex compensation issues


• Oversee and administer the SunPower’s recognition programs

• May prepare special studies and recommendations in the areas of
incentive compensation, bonus plans, sales compensation, equity
programs, and international compensation

• Audit jobs for content and prepares job descriptions reflecting
job responsibilities, activities, duties and requirements and determine
FLSA assessment


• Stay abreast of federal, state and local compensation laws and regulations to ensure company compliance




Qualifications




• Strong knowledge of compensation practices and theory, including base salary, incentive, sales, and equity compensation


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint


• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills


• Strong attention to detail




Education and/or Experience




• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or equivalent is required. An MBA is a plus.


• Minimum 5-8 years progressively responsible experience in compensation design, development and administration.




Language Skills




• Fluency in English is required. Articulate communication in person, by phone and email. Ability to lead internal meetings.

Company Description

SunPower Corporation engages in the design, manufacture, and
marketing of solar electric power technologies. The company operates in
two segments, Components and Systems. The Components segment sells
solar power products, including solar cells, solar panels, and
inverters, which convert sunlight to electricity for the utility
networks serving installers and resellers for use in residential and
commercial applications. It also sells products for use in
multi-megawatt solar power plant applications. The Systems segment
offers power systems and system technologies, which include
development, engineering, and procurement of permits and equipment, as
well as construction management, access to financing, monitoring, and
maintenance services. This segment serves commercial and governmental
entities, investors, utilities, production home builders, and home
owners. It has solar power system projects in various countries,
including Germany, Italy, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, and the United
States. This segment also sells distributed rooftop and ground-mounted
solar power systems, and central-station power plants. SunPower
Corporation offers its products and services through a network of
dealers primarily in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The
company was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in San Jose,
California. SunPower Corporation (NasdaqGS: SPWR.A) operates
independently of Cypress Semiconductor Corporation as of September 22,
2008.

Additional Information

• No third party applications.