Compensation Analyst Jobs in California

At Prologis, we don’t just lead the industry—we define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one—not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next.

Job Title:

Compensation Analyst

Company:

Prologis

A day in the life

As a Compensation Analyst at Prologis, you will support the analysis and administration of global compensation programs aligned with our pay-for-performance philosophy. You will evaluate jobs, maintain job architecture, analyze market competitiveness, and help execute compensation processes accurately and efficiently. This role combines analytical rigor with operational execution and continuous improvement, partnering across HR to turn compensation and workforce data into practical insights. You will also use Workday, modern tools, and scalable approaches to improve the quality, speed, and experience of compensation processes for employees and leaders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support annual compensation processes, including salary, incentive, and equity planning, data validation, reporting, and employee communications.
• Analyze and evaluate jobs for internal leveling, job architecture alignment, and external market matching.
• Coordinate compensation survey participation and maintain accurate, reliable market data for compensation analysis.
• Analyze compensation, market, and workforce data to identify trends and develop clear, practical recommendations.
• Partner with HR Technology and HR Business Partners to strengthen compensation processes, reporting, and data integrity in Workday.
• Support Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners with compensation guidance for external offers, internal moves, promotions, and other pay decisions.
• Improve compensation processes and support global initiatives through process redesign, automation, analytics, AI-enabled tools, compliance reviews, and related projects.

Building blocks for success

Required:

• 2+ years of experience in compensation analysis and administration.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Workday or a comparable HCM system.
• Experience with job evaluation, market pricing, compensation surveys, and compensation data analysis.
• Ability to interpret quantitative data and develop practical recommendations.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in compensation analysis and administration.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to apply compensation-related laws and regulations to compensation analysis and administration.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential information.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
• Certified Compensation Professional designation or progress toward certification.
• Experience supporting global compensation programs.
• Experience with Workday Advanced Compensation, Compa.ai, Bettercomp, Everstage, or other compensation planning or benchmarking tools.
• Demonstrates willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed. Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.

Hiring Salary Range of: $97,600–$122,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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People First

Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here.

When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here.

As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.

All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment Type:

Full time

Location:

San Francisco, California

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