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Natera

Principal Compensation Analyst

Natera

Principal Compensation Analyst at Natera managing compensation programs to support growth and business objectives. Collaborating with leadership and HR teams in the biotechnology sector.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on compensation strategy, market competitiveness, organizational design, job architecture, and pay practices.
  • Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of compensation programs, including base salary structures, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, and equity programs.
  • Support the development of compensation frameworks, career levels, and salary structures that align with business objectives and talent strategies.
  • Conduct advanced compensation modeling and scenario analyses to support strategic workforce planning and budgeting.
  • Evaluate emerging market trends and recommend innovative compensation solutions to maintain competitiveness in the biotechnology industry.
  • Lead participation in industry compensation surveys and oversee benchmark matching across multiple survey providers.
  • Perform complex market pricing analyses and develop recommendations for salary ranges, compensation structures, and pay adjustments.
  • Analyze compensation trends within biotechnology, life sciences, diagnostics, and healthcare sectors to ensure market alignment.
  • Conduct pay equity analyses and support compliance with federal, state, and local compensation regulations.
  • Support and administer annual compensation planning processes, including merit increases, promotions, bonus programs, and equity awards.
  • Partner with Finance and HR leadership to support compensation budgeting, forecasting, and accrual reporting.
  • Provide guidance and recommendations on compensation for critical hires, promotions, retention actions, and organizational changes.
  • Own the integrity of monthly equity exhibit processing, operate the SOX controls assigned to Compensation (including equity grant controls), and collaborate with Stock Administration on grant processing and equity-related initiatives.
  • Respond to high-volume, time-sensitive market pricing requests from HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition, including off-cycle and ad hoc analyses.
  • Consult with senior leaders and executives on compensation-related matters and organizational impacts.
  • Educate and influence managers and HR partners on compensation philosophy, practices, and decision-making frameworks.
  • Lead compensation-related projects and initiatives, driving process improvements and operational excellence.
  • Mentor junior compensation team members and provide guidance on compensation analyses and best practices.
  • Develop executive-level presentations and materials for leadership discussions and compensation reviews.
  • Ensure compensation programs comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Support compensation governance activities, documentation, and audit requirements, including the SOX controls assigned to Compensation.
  • Maintain multi-state pay range governance and support pay transparency and pay range disclosure compliance.
  • Maintain job architecture, leveling frameworks, and compensation policies across the organization.
  • Build and monitor compensation metrics and dashboards to evaluate program effectiveness.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Human Resources, or a related analytical field.
  • 8+ years of progressive compensation experience, including significant experience within the biotechnology, life sciences, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and administering broad-based compensation programs in a high-growth environment.
  • Experience supporting annual compensation cycles, incentive programs, and equity compensation programs.
  • Strong understanding of compensation survey methodologies and market pricing techniques.
  • Experience presenting compensation recommendations and analyses to senior leadership.
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation preferred.
  • Experience working in publicly traded companies preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
  • Free testing for Natera employees and their immediate families in addition to fertility care benefits.
  • Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
  • 401k benefits.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Employee referral program.

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Hard Skills & Tools
compensation strategycompensation modelingmarket pricing analysissalary structurespay equity analysiscompensation frameworkscompensation governancedata analysisbudgetingcompensation metrics
Soft Skills
trusted advisorleadershipcommunicationmentoringinfluencingcollaborationproject managementanalytical thinkingpresentation skillsorganizational skills
Certifications
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)Certified Equity Professional (CEP)