Principal Compensation Analyst

Principal Compensation Analyst

A career at TSMC Arizona offers an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to the most advanced semiconductor fabrication facility in the United States. TSMC Arizona's first fab began production with leading-edge N4 process technology in the first half of 2025. The second and third fabs, utilizing even more advanced process technology, will start production by . America's leading technology companies will rely on TSMC Arizona for the next generations of chips that will power the digital future.

TSMC Arizona is seeking a Principal Compensation Analyst to join our 4-nanometer fab in Phoenix. This role requires a high level of integrity, analytical rigor, accountability, and collaboration, aligned with our core values:
Integrity, Commitment, Innovation, and Customer Trust.

The Principal Compensation Analyst operates with minimal direction and serves as a subject matter expert in compensation design, analysis, benchmarking, and program governance. This role leads complex compensation initiatives that support a rapidly scaling manufacturing operation while ensuring audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

The position partners cross-functionally with Corporate, Overseas Compensation, HR, and business stakeholders to design, model, and implement competitive and compliant pay programs.

• Lead complex compensation analyses including market pricing, incentive design, job leveling, pay equity review, and cost modeling.
• Develop advanced Excel models to evaluate alternative program designs, financial impact, and implementation scenarios.
• Conduct annual market reviews and benchmark assessments using industry surveys (e.g., Radford, WTW).
• Partner with HR and business leaders to provide data-driven recommendations aligned to organizational strategy.
• Support scaling initiatives through compensation structure design and program enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, audit requirements, and internal controls; maintain plan documents, SOPs, and supporting documentation.
• Serve as primary point of contact for compensation design matters and collaborate with HQ TRD teams on cross-functional initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure effective knowledge transfer to compensation delivery teams.
• Leverage analytics and AI tools to enhance reporting, insights, and operational efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Mathematics, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive compensation experience including program design, benchmarking, survey participation, and implementation.
• Strong understanding of compensation governance, compliance, and audit frameworks.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (data modeling, pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas; macros a plus).
• Strong quantitative, statistical, and analytical capabilities.
• Experience with HCM systems (People Soft preferred).
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across levels and functions.
• Flexibility to support business needs in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in multinational, high-growth manufacturing, semiconductor, or advanced engineering environments strongly preferred.
• CCP certification is preferred (in progress acceptable).

• Primarily an office-based role requiring the ability to sit for extended periods of time while working at a computer.
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard mouse and other standard office equipment for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, reach, bend, and carry light objects.
• May require occasional travel to company sites or other meetings that involve walking through office, industrial or construction environments.

Candidates must be willing and able to work on-site at our Phoenix, Arizona facility: 5088 W. Innovation Circle, Phoenix, AZ 85083.

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