Compensation Specialist

QUANTUM COMPUTING, INC.; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) is seeking a Compensation Specialist to design, analyze, and administer our compensation programs.

You will benchmark against market data, support new-hire offers, salary adjustments, and annual reviews, and partner with HR, Recruiting, and Finance to deliver data-informed recommendations. You will serve as an onsite HR contact in Bedford, MA, contributing to equity and incentive programs and ensuring SOX-compliant processes, with a hybrid onsite schedule as

Qualifications

• 5+ years of compensation or total rewards experience, including market pricing and salary surveys.
• Hands-on experience with compensation surveys, job matching, and market pricing.
• Strong spreadsheet, quantitative analysis, and compensation reporting skills.
• Experience supporting offer reviews, salary adjustments, and annual compensation cycles.
• Experience in a publicly traded or SOX-controlled environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compensation analysis and market benchmarking using survey sources.
• Maintain survey submissions, compensation data, and reference materials.
• Prepare and present compensation reports and recommendations to HR leadership.
• Support annual merit, salary review, and bonus planning cycles; assist with equity programs.
• Coordinate with Payroll and Finance to validate changes and provide onsite HR support.

Skills

Market benchmarking

Data analysis

Salary benchmarking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Aon Radford

Job description

Position: Compensation Specialist

Location: Bedford, MA (Onsite; Hybrid Schedule)

Division: Management

Department: Human Resources

About Us

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company’s portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security as well as remote sensing applications.

Position Description

The Compensation Specialist supports the design, analysis, and administration of QCi’s compensation programs, including market benchmarking, new-hire offers, salary adjustments, annual compensation reviews, and incentive planning. The role partners with HR leadership, recruiting, and Finance to deliver consistent, data-informed compensation recommendations and serves as an onsite HR point of contact.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation Analysis & Market Benchmarking

• Conduct job matching, market pricing, and compensation benchmarking using Aon Radford surveys and comparable sources.
• Maintain survey submissions, compensation data, job-leveling documentation, and market reference materials.
• Analyze internal equity, pay positioning, and salary compression to inform recommendations.
• Partner with HR leadership and Talent Acquisition on new-hire compensation packages, promotions, transfers, and off-cycle adjustments.

Annual Compensation & Incentive Programs

• Support annual merit, salary review, and bonus planning cycles through data preparation, modeling, validation, and implementation.
• Assist with administration and analysis of base pay, short-term incentives, and equity award programs in partnership with designated owners.
• Develop clear compensation reports and recommendations for HR leadership and business stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready compensation records, policies, and workflows.

Cross-Functional & Onsite HR Partnership

• Coordinate with Payroll and Finance to validate compensation changes and resolve related discrepancies; provide payroll support as needed rather than owning routine payroll processing.
• Partner with equity administrators and external advisors on compensation-related questions as assigned.
• Serve as an onsite HR point of contact for employees and managers, referring specialized HR matters to the appropriate HR team member.
• Support process improvements and compensation-related internal controls, including SOX requirements where applicable.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+yearsofcompensationortotalrewardsexperience,includingmarketpricing,salarysurveys,andcompensationanalysis
• Hands-on experience with compensation surveys, job matching, and market pricing; Aon Radford experience preferred.
• Strong spreadsheet, quantitative analysis, and compensation reporting skills.
• Experience supporting offer reviews, salary adjustments, and annual compensation cycles.
• Working knowledge of bonus and equity compensation programs preferred.
• Experience in a publicly traded or SOX-controlled environment preferred.

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above. Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.