Creativity is our superpower. it’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.
the compensation & benefits analyst plays a key role in supporting core people & culture processes and ensuring the effective delivery of compensation and benefits programs. This role combines data‑driven analysis with process execution, providing operational support across p&c systems, reporting, compensation cycles, benefits administration, and compliance. The analyst partners closely with p&c, payroll, finance, and external vendors to maintain data integrity, streamline workflows, and help implement global and local c&b initiatives that align with the company's overall people strategy.
what your impact will be
* participate in annual compensation surveys (mercer, wtw) and analyze results to assess market competitiveness.
* calculate and track variable compensation payments, including quarterly short-term incentive plan (sip) payouts and brazil profit sharing (plr), in coordination with pcbps, sales admin, finance, and payroll.
* support the review and update of country‑specific salary structures, ensuring alignment with market data and organizational strategy.
* participate in regional and global total rewards initiatives, including the implementation of new tools and policies.
* analyze data and develop reports, dashboards, and insights to support decision‑making and optimize compensation and benefits programs.
* review and track headcount data to ensure accuracy and provide visibility into vacant, occupied, and temporary positions, including justification for new roles, and support workforce planning through personnel cost analysis.
* contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within compensation & benefits, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and program effectiveness. Conduct internal equity analyses and job evaluations to ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with organizational structures and market practices.
* support the annual & mid year salary reviews (annual & mid year cycle) and benefits annual renewal negotiations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
what we’re looking for
* bachelor's degree engineering, actuary, or similar
* 2+ extensive experience in managing compensation and benefits (c&b), with a minimum of 2 years in a related field.
* demonstrated ability to conduct research (desktop and in‑person), perform in‑depth analysis, and produce clear, insightful reports.
* office suite knowledge
* proficient in english, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
* advanced excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, charts)
* strong analytical and quantitative skills with high attention to detail.
* experience working with hris systems, particularly workday.
mattel is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
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