We’re partnering with our client, a leading game studio, to find a talented Compensation Partner/Analyst III. This is a 6 month contract that requires 3 days onsite in LA, 2 days remote. Join our client’s team and make an impactful difference in their compensation initiatives.

Compensation Partner III Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance to HR partners, talent acquisition, and leadership on complex compensation matters, ensuring alignment with pay equity principles.
• Collaborate with business units to understand strategic goals and develop tailored compensation solutions supporting talent and organizational needs.
• Design and oversee pay practices and governance to maintain competitive and fair compensation programs.
• Lead key processes such as annual compensation planning, off-cycle review governance, and job alignment, ensuring scalability and decision support.
• Support the ongoing development of job architecture and data-driven workflows to promote clarity and consistency across teams.

Compensation Partner III Qualifications:

• 6 to 8 years of progressive experience in compensation or total rewards roles with increasing scope and impact.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. compensation laws and compliance standards, including federal, state, and local regulations.
• Expertise in Excel and Google Sheets, capable of complex modeling, scenario analysis, and data visualization.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data insights and communicate recommendations effectively to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
• Experience with international compensation practices and familiarity with Workday is preferred.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

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Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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