HubSpot

Principal Compensation Partner, Sales

HubSpot$161K — $258K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of compensation experience with a focus on business partnering and consulting
  • Experience in a Sales environment, preferably fast-paced
  • Knowledge of compensation fundamentals including market pricing and job evaluation
  • Ability to influence and advise senior leaders, with experience presenting to executives
  • Strong analytical skills for data synthesis into actionable recommendations
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster trust and credibility
  • High judgment and discretion for handling sensitive compensation issues

Responsibilities

  • Partner with senior leaders to provide strategic compensation guidance
  • Lead annual compensation planning for the Sales org
  • Advise on complex compensation scenarios such as counter-offers
  • Build trusted relationships with Sales leadership through proactive engagement
  • Contribute to the development of compensation philosophy based on insights
  • Conduct market analyses for Sales roles and provide recommendations
  • Develop expertise in Sales compensation trends and market dynamics
  • Coach managers on compensation philosophy and conversations

Benefits

  • Participate in HubSpot's equity plan with potential for restricted stock units (RSUs)
  • Flexible work environment with options for remote work
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Annual bonus targets under HubSpot's bonus plan
  • Commitment to fair compensation practices and transparency
  • Support for candidates requiring accommodations during the hiring process
Full Job Description
POS-17055

We are seeking a Principal Compensation Partner to serve as the strategic compensation advisor for our Sales organization. In this role, you will be embedded with Sales leadership and People Business Partners, providing expert guidance on all compensation matters to attract, retain, and motivate top Sales talent in a competitive market.

You will develop deep expertise in the Sales talent landscape, influence compensation strategy for this critical function, and ensure our pay practices support both business objectives and employee experience. The ideal candidate combines strong consulting skills with analytical rigor and thrives on building trusted relationships with senior leaders.

What You'll Do
  • Partner with senior leaders, Recruiters and People Business Partners to provide strategic compensation guidance on offers, promotions, retention, and organizational design
  • Lead compensation planning for the Sales org during annual cycles, ensuring alignment with enterprise principles, internal equity, and budget
  • Advise on complex scenarios including counter-offers, equity negotiations, and specialized talent segments
  • Build trusted advisor relationships with Sales executive leadership and PBPs through proactive engagement, business acumen, and responsive support
  • Contribute to the evolution of enterprise compensation philosophy, structures, and policies based on client group insights
  • Conduct regular market analyses for Sales roles and provide data-driven recommendations to maintain competitiveness
  • Develop deep expertise in Sales compensation trends, competitive benchmarks, and talent market dynamics
  • Coach and enable managers on compensation philosophy, decision-making frameworks, and having compensation conversations


What We're Looking For
  • 8+ years of compensation experience with significant depth in business partnering and consulting
  • Experience supporting Sales functions in a fast-paced environment
  • Deep expertise in compensation fundamentals: market pricing, job evaluation, salary structures, and equity compensation
  • Proven ability to influence and advise senior leaders; comfortable presenting to executives
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data into clear, actionable recommendations
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust and credibility quickly
  • High judgment and discretion when handling sensitive compensation matters


Pay & Benefits

The cash compensation below includes base salary, on-target commission for employees in eligible roles, and annual bonus targets under HubSpot's bonus plan for eligible roles. In addition to cash compensation, some roles are eligible to participate in HubSpot's equity plan to receive restricted stock units (RSUs). Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay. Individual compensation packages are tailored to your skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

This resource will help guide how we recommend thinking about the range you see. Learn more about HubSpot's compensation philosophy.

Benefits are also an important piece of your total compensation package. Explore the benefits and perks HubSpot offers to help employees grow better.

At HubSpot, fair compensation practices aren't just about checking off the box for legal compliance. It's about living out our value of transparency with our employees, candidates, and community.

Annual Cash Compensation Range:

$161,300-$258,100 USD

We know the confidence gap and impostor syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you.

At HubSpot, we value both flexibility and connection. Whether you're a Remote employee or work from the Office, we want you to start your journey here by building strong connections with your team and peers. If you are joining our Engineering team, you will be required to attend a regional HubSpot office for in-person onboarding. If you join our broader Product team, you'll also attend other in-person events, such as your Product Group Summit and other gatherings, to continue building on those connections.

If you require an accommodation due to travel limitations or other reasons, please inform your recruiter during the hiring process. We are committed to supporting candidates who may need alternative arrangements

About HubSpot

HubSpot is a leading growth platform. Since 2006, HubSpot has been on a mission to make the world more inbound. Today, over 100,000 customers in more than 120 countries use HubSpot's award-winning software, services, and support to transform the way they attract, engage, and delight customers. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, MA with offices in Dublin, Ireland; Singapore; Sydney, Australia; Tokyo, Japan; Berlin, Germany; Bogotá, Colombia; and Portsmouth, NH.
Learn more about HubSpot
Size
6,404 employees
Market Cap
$13.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$85 million
Founded
2006
5 Year Trend
+36.9%
Revenue
$883 million
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