Compensation Programs Specialist (remote, contract)

Employer.com; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 123,984; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a highly organized Compensation Programs Specialist to join the People team. This contractor will oversee the administration of compensation programs and support bi-annual cycles, ensuring accurate pay and equity grants. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience and advanced skills in Excel and HRIS tools. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and effective communication. Remote work is available in San Francisco.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, or People Ops.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills including complex formulas and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end administration of non‑cyclical pay programs and award nominations.
• Support bi‑annual compensation cycles including data audits.
• Partner with Finance, Payroll, and Recruiting Ops for seamless processes.
• Update compensation hubs and playbooks for data integrity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Tools

Workday

Shareworks/Carta

Job description

Employer.com is revolutionizing the hiring landscape by streamlining recruitment processes and enhancing the job search experience for both employers and candidates. As part of a distinguished family of workplace solution companies, we work alongside recruiter.com, which specializes in talent acquisition services; BountyJobs, the leading marketplace for recruitment agencies; Bench Accounting, providing seamless financial management; and Before You Apply, offering comprehensive employer branding capabilities.

Job Description

Our well‑known AI client is looking for a highly organized Compensation Programs Specialist to join their People team as a contractor. This individual will serve as the operational backbone for compensation, ensuring pay programs, equity grants, and bi‑annual cycles run accurately and on time.

Quick Stats

• Pay Rate: $90/hr Fixed)
• Duration: ~6 Months
• Location: San Francisco (remote)
• Department: Total Rewards

Core Responsibilities

• Program Administration: Own end‑to‑end administration of non‑cyclical pay programs and award nominations.
• Cycle Support: Support bi‑annual compensation cycles, including data audits, equity reviews, and market survey submissions.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination: Partner with Finance, Payroll, and Recruiting Ops to ensure equity grants and pay changes are processed flawlessly.
• System Maintenance: Update compensation hubs, job architecture tables, and playbooks to ensure data integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3–5 years in Compensation, Total Rewards, or People Ops.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel/Google Sheets (complex formulas, pivot tables, data modeling).
• Tools: Experience with HRIS (Workday) and Equity platforms (Shareworks/Carta) is a major plus.
• Soft Skills: Obsessive attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to thrive in a high‑growth, fast‑moving AI frontier environment.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.