About the RoleWe're looking for a
Compensation Business Partner to join our People team embedded within our
Engineering, Product & Design (EPD) organization. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of data, strategy, and people. You'll be the go-to advisor for compensation across one of the most competitive talent markets in tech - AI and engineering.
This is a
hybrid role based in our
San Francisco or New York office, with an expectation of at least three days per week in-office to stay closely embedded with EPD teams. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
What You'll Do- Partner with Leaders: Serve as a trusted advisor to EPD executives and managers, helping them make compensation decisions that balance market competitiveness, internal equity, and long-term impact. Guide leaders through offer structuring, promotions, and pay decisions with a clear, data-driven approach.
- Enable Recruiting: Collaborate closely with recruiters to build compelling, market-aligned offers that win top candidates. Provide training, tools, and coaching so recruiters and hiring managers can confidently explain compensation programs and equity.
- Drive Market Insights: Analyze compensation data to set and continuously refine salary and equity ranges, ensuring our total rewards remain competitive and well-calibrated against market benchmarks.
- Support Program Design: Contribute to the design and evolution of compensation programs, job architecture, and leveling frameworks that scale with the organization.
- Simplify Complexity: Translate intricate compensation concepts - equity mechanics, survey methodologies, pay bands - into clear, actionable guidance for diverse audiences across the business.
What We're Looking ForRequired
- 7+ years of progressive experience in Compensation or HR, ideally within high-growth technology companies.
- Strong foundational knowledge of Engineering, Product & Design roles and the technology industry talent landscape.
- Deep expertise in base pay, equity, benchmarking, and job architecture.
- Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets; hands-on experience with compensation surveys and tools.
- Proven track record of partnering with executives, HRBPs, and recruiters to influence decisions and drive outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills - able to simplify complex compensation topics for a wide range of audiences.
- Decisive mindset with the ability to weigh competing priorities and move things forward effectively.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Workday Advanced Compensation strongly preferred.
LocationThis role is based in
San Francisco, CA (New York, NY also considered). Hybrid schedule - minimum 3 days per week in office. Visa sponsorship is not available.
