Compensation Business Partner

ThoughtSpot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 3 days a week

Job summary

ThoughtSpot is seeking a Compensation Business Partner in Chicago to design, implement, and advise on North America compensation programs. You will partner with People Managers, HRBPs and Talent Acquisition to scale Total Rewards across the NA workforce.

The role requires deep technical expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence senior leaders, including oversight of annual cycles and regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in compensation or total rewards.
• Experience designing compensation structures and scaling programs in high-growth environments.
• Experience with U.S. and Canadian market pay and benchmarking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advise on compensation strategies and pay programs across North America.
• Design and implement base salary, variable pay, equity, and incentives.
• Lead benchmarking, market analyses, and pay positioning for U.S. and Canada.
• Support job architecture evolution and compensation frameworks for critical talent.
• Oversee annual compensation cycles including merit increases and bonuses.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Google Sheets

Project management

Education

Postgraduate degree in HR, Business, Finance

Tools

Workday

Job description

Compensation Business Partner

ThoughtSpot Chicago, Illinois, United States

About this position

We are seeking a Compensation Business Partner to join our Total Rewards team supporting North America. In this role, you will design, implement, and advise on compensation programs that attract, retain, and engage top talent across North America.

Operating at the intersection of operations and strategy, you will partner closely with People Managers, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition to scale high‑impact Total Rewards programs across our North American workforce.

This is a mid‑senior individual contributor role requiring deep technical expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence senior leaders.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with People Managers, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition to develop and advise on compensation strategies and pay programs across North America
• Design and recommend compensation structures (base salary, variable pay, sales incentives, equity/long‑term incentives) aligned to internal equity and competitive market benchmarks
• Lead compensation benchmarking, market analysis, and pay positioning strategies for U.S. and Canadian markets
• Support strategic initiatives such as job architecture evolution, compensation frameworks for critical talent, and program effectiveness reviews
• Manage annual compensation cycles (merit increases, bonus planning, equity refresh) including budgeting, process design, and execution
• Monitor regulatory requirements and pay trends across North America (e.g., pay transparency laws, provincial/state requirements)
• Partner with HR Operations to optimize compensation modules within HRIS platforms (Workday experience preferred)
• Use advanced analytics to assess pay competitiveness, internal equity, and workforce impact
• Present clear, data‑driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership
• Develop communication materials that articulate compensation philosophy, benefits, and wellness offerings

What You Bring:

• Postgraduate degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field (preferred)
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in compensation or total rewards, preferably supporting North American organizations
• Proven experience designing compensation structures, analyzing market data, and scaling programs in high‑growth environments
• Strong project management skills with the ability to work independently and cross‑functionally
• Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for modeling, data analysis, and reporting
• Hands‑on experience managing U.S. and/or Canadian salary and bonus review cycles and participating in compensation surveys
• Experience with Workday or a comparable HRIS platform required
• Familiarity with job evaluation frameworks (e.g., Aon, Mercer, Willis Towers Watson) strongly preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail, ownership mindset, and ability to thrive in fast‑paced environments

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to shape and scale compensation programs across North America in a high‑growth environment
• Exposure to strategic rewards design and partnership with senior business leaders
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, transparency, and employee well‑being

Hybrid Work at ThoughtSpot

Spotters are expected in‑office 3 days per week to experience the energy of their local office. This approach balances the benefits of in‑person collaboration and peer learning with the flexibility needed by individuals and teams.