Salary
💰 $187,900 - $268,400 per year
About the role
- Partner with senior leaders and HRBPs in R&D, Customer Technology, Engineering, and technical business functions to design and implement market-competitive compensation programs that align with business strategy and talent goals
- Lead the annual compensation cycle, including merit, bonus, and equity planning, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and alignment with budget and governance requirements
- Develop, maintain, and present complex compensation models to evaluate market competitiveness, pay equity, and internal alignment
- Provide subject matter expertise on FLSA classification, job leveling, and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations
- Conduct detailed market pricing and benchmarking analyses using reputable compensation survey data sources (e.g., Radford, Mercer, Culpepper)
- Partner with HR systems and analytics teams to design and enhance compensation dashboards, reports, and self-service tools for leaders
- Advise executives and managers on pay decisions, policy interpretation, and job evaluations, ensuring consistency and equity across the organization
- Lead compensation support for organizational changes, acquisitions, and integrations, including due diligence, leveling, and pay structure harmonization
- Collaborate with Finance, Talent Acquisition, and HR to align compensation decisions with headcount planning and budget processes
- Stay informed on market trends, legislative changes, and emerging best practices in compensation management for technology-focused organizations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CCP) preferred
- 10+ years of progressive compensation experience, with significant focus on partnering with R&D, Engineering, and technical business groups
- Expertise in FLSA classification, job analysis, and pay equity compliance
- Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and experience in compensation modeling and market pricing
- Proven ability to translate complex data into clear insights and actionable recommendations for senior leadership
- Experience with compensation survey data sources and job leveling frameworks (e.g., Radford, Mercer)
- Proven track record of leading complex cross-functional projects, with examples including job architecture initiatives, compensation program design, or HR systems/process implementations, demonstrating strong project management skills to deliver initiatives on time and within scope
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
- Experience in the technology sector and a global company environment strongly preferred