Senior Compensation Business Partner

Overview

Company Overview:

Our client’s Compensation Team is a key part of the Total Rewards division, serving as an in-house center of expertise. The team is responsible for designing and implementing compensation strategies and programs that align with the company’s business objectives. By fostering collaboration and accountability, the team consistently drives impactful results and seeks a like-minded professional to join their efforts.

Job Summary:

The Senior Compensation Business Partner will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing compensation strategies to attract and retain top talent. This role involves consulting with business units, conducting in-depth market analyses, and leading key compensation projects to ensure programs remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with the client’s goals. The ideal candidate will have strong business acumen, analytical expertise, and a proactive problem-solving mindset to navigate complex compensation challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Consulting (45%)

• Partner closely with the People Team to develop tailored compensation solutions for business units.
• Translate the company’s compensation philosophy into actionable strategies that support talent retention and business growth.
• Build trusted relationships through collaboration and consultation with stakeholders.

2. Analysis & Data Modeling (35%)

• Conduct job evaluations, benchmarking, and comprehensive market analyses to maintain competitive and equitable compensation programs.
• Develop and present complex analyses in a clear and actionable format for partners and stakeholders to drive informed decision-making.

3. Education & Communication (20%)

• Create impactful communication materials to enhance understanding of compensation programs across the organization.
• Educate People Teams, business units, and employees to facilitate meaningful and informed compensation conversations.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• 6+ years in Compensation Analyst, People Data Analyst, or Business Partner roles.
• 3–5 years of experience in data modeling, reporting, and consulting with business partners to deliver compensation solutions.
• 2+ years of experience developing training, presentations, and communication materials for compensation or related people programs.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong technical expertise in data modeling, analysis, and reporting.
• Exceptional teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to extract actionable insights from complex data and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solving and adaptability in ambiguous environments.
• Strong understanding of compensation principles, practices, and legislative considerations impacting Total Rewards.
• Business consulting and project management skills.
• Data visualization experience is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work environment: 2 days per week in the client’s San Francisco HQ office.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $60.80 to $67.56 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match.

About Aquent Talent:

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 Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.