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GumGum

Senior Compensation and HR Operations Analyst

compensationtotal rewardsequity administrationHRISCartaRadfordPaveExcelGoogle Sheetsvendor managementbenefits administrationmarket analysisbenchmarking

Key details

Salary

$107K – $134K

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Senior

Years experience

5-10

Location

Santa Monica, California, United States

Full job description

The Senior Compensation and HR Operations Analyst is responsible for implementing, administering, and improving GumGum’s compensation and benefits programs. Reporting to the VP, People and Culture, this senior individual contributor role leads the annual compensation cycle, consults on benchmarking, administers equity programs, and partners with leadership on total rewards strategy. The role requires 5+ years of experience in compensation, total rewards, or benefits administration, advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills, and experience with HRIS and equity platforms such as ADP, ChartHop, and Carta. The position is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week in the Santa Monica office. Compensation range is $107,000 to $133,500 annually, with additional benefits including a 401(k) plan and wellness programs.

What you'll do

  • Administer the company’s global compensation programs, including base pay and short-term incentives
  • Act as the central repository for all incentive programs, tracking plan details, payout timing, and key decisions
  • Lead the execution of the annual compensation planning cycle in March (merit increases, promotions, bonus payouts)
  • Support executive compensation strategy by reviewing pay practices and benchmarks
  • Manage the annual review of compensation bands and job architecture, analyzing CPI and wage growth
  • Consult on various compensation analysis and assessments as needed
  • Administer the company’s equity program, including processing new hire grants, refreshes, and promotion awards
  • Partner with Finance and Legal teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in filings and reports
  • Serve as the primary administrator for Carta, managing the cap table and employee equity inquiries
  • Partner with Manager, People Services and external Brokerage firms to analyze and administer global benefit programs
  • Support the renewal process by providing data analysis and recommendations on cost-effectiveness
  • Act as a point of escalation for complex benefits inquiries
  • Conduct annual market analysis using Radford and Pave to monitor industry trends
  • Analyze market data to provide recommendations on salary ranges, new hire offers, and retention risks
  • Participate in market practice studies to drive benchmarking insights for future compensation strategy
  • Prepare reports and modeling on compensation costs and trends to support executive decision-making

Requirements

  • 5 years of experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, or Benefits administration
  • Proven experience executing annual compensation cycles and administering equity programs
  • Experience managing vendor relationships (brokers, survey providers)
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (complex formulas, pivot tables, modeling)
  • Ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insights for leadership
  • Experience with HRIS (ADP, ChartHop), Equity platforms (Carta), and Benchmarking tools (Radford, Pave)
  • Uncompromising attention to detail and accuracy, especially when handling sensitive pay and equity data

Tech stack

ExcelGoogle SheetsADPChartHopCartaRadfordPave

Benefits

Competitive base pay ($107,000 - $133,500 annually)Employer-matched 401(k) retirement planTotal rewards package including benefits, recognition, development, and wellness

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