Compensation Manager, Global Rewards

Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. Coursera partners with leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. Coursera’s platform innovations — including AI-powered personalized guide and features, like Role Play and Course Builder, and role-based solutions like Skills Tracks — enable instructors, partners, and companies to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning. Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, students, and citizens in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business, while learners globally turn to Coursera to master the skills they need to advance their careers. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp. Coursera recently combined with Udemy to create one of the world’s most comprehensive skills development platforms.

The Compensation Manager will collaborate in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Coursera’s global compensation strategies. This role is responsible for analyzing market trends, benchmarking internal data, and providing actionable insights to drive effective decision-making. You will partner with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to ensure our pay practices align with our mission and support our commitment to fairness, innovation, and social impact.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners and leadership on compensation strategy, policy, and best practices.
• Drive process improvements and innovations that enhance the overall employee experience and support Coursera’s strategic objectives.

• Collaborate in the administration of annual merit, bonus, and equity cycles, ensuring timely and accurate execution across regions.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to maintain and enhance job architecture, salary structures, and incentive programs.
• Facilitate regular compensation training to new managers and the People team.

• Create and deliver insightful reports, dashboards, and presentations that highlight compensation trends, effectiveness, and ROI.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory standards in all compensation practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in compensation analysis, preferably in a global or technology-driven environment.
• Experience in Workday reporting, HCM, and Advanced Compensation modules.
• Proven expertise in advanced data modeling techniques, including statistical analysis with advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Familiarity with leveraging AI to drive insights and decision-making. 
• Demonstrated track record of implementing operational efficiencies and process improvements that drive measurable cost savings and enhanced decision-making capabilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of building collaborative relationships across diverse teams and effectively influencing stakeholders.
• Experience managing large datasets and developing dynamic dashboards that support strategic compensation decisions, along with the ability to integrate disparate data sources to enhance reporting accuracy.

• Advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., CCP) is preferred.
• Experience supporting technology and product management functions

At Coursera, we offer competitive, zone-based pay aligned to your location, experience, and role level across four U.S. pay zones. Our total rewards package goes beyond salary, with comprehensive health and wellness benefits, bonus and RSU equity programs, and global perks designed to help you grow and thrive wherever you are.