Senior Compensation Analyst

Perot Jain; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. The Senior Compensation Analyst is a key contributor to Apptronik's Total Rewards team, responsible for the analysis, market data, and program administration that support our pay strategy.

You will work independently on complex compensation analyses, act as a go-to resource for People Partners and business leaders on pay questions, and help evolve the compensation programs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of compensation experience in progressively responsible roles.
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification preferred.
• Experience in technology, robotics, life sciences, or other competitive global industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct job evaluations and leveling assessments across multiple job families, ensuring alignment with Apptronik's career ladder and market standards
• Manage participation in compensation surveys and analyze results to inform competitive pay positioning
• Provide consultative support to People Partners, recruiters, and business leaders on pay decisions, offer guidance, job architecture, and policy interpretation
• Analyze compensation data and develop insights and recommendations on salary structures, pay equity, and incentive plan design
• Support the design and administration of salary structures, merit cycles, and bonus and equity programs
• Support compliance with pay-related regulations (e.g., FLSA, pay transparency laws) and assist with audits and compliance reviews
• Contribute to cross-functional projects such as compensation redesigns, technology implementations, and organizational changes that affect pay
• Prepare and present compensation analyses and recommendations to People and business leaders
• Build and maintain compensation models, tools, and documentation, and share knowledge with teammates
• Stay current on industry trends and competitive practices, and bring forward ideas for improving our programs

Skills

Compensation strategy

Market pricing

Job architecture

Pay equity

FLSA compliance

Pay transparency

Advanced Excel

Compensation systems

Market data sources

Radford

Pave

Workday

Communication

Presentation skills

Influence

Project management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

CCP certification

Tools

Radford

Pave

Workday

Job description

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.
We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Compensation Analyst is a key contributor to Apptronik's Total Rewards team, responsible for the analysis, market data, and program administration that support our pay strategy. You will work independently on complex compensation analyses, act as a go-to resource for People Partners and business leaders on pay questions, and help evolve the compensation programs and tools that support a rapidly growing technical workforce

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conduct job evaluations and leveling assessments across multiple job families, ensuring alignment with Apptronik's career ladder and market standards
• Manage participation in compensation surveys and analyze the results to inform competitive pay positioning
• Provide consultative support to People Partners, recruiters, and business leaders on pay decisions, offer guidance, job architecture, and policy interpretation
• Analyze compensation data and develop insights and recommendations on salary structures, pay equity, and incentive plan design
• Support the design and administration of salary structures, merit cycles, and bonus and equity programs
• Support compliance with pay-related regulations (e.g., FLSA, pay transparency laws) and assist with audits and compliance reviews
• Contribute to cross-functional projects such as compensation redesigns, technology implementations, and organizational changes that affect pay
• Prepare and present compensation analyses and recommendations to People and business leaders
• Build and maintain compensation models, tools, and documentation, and share knowledge with teammates
• Stay current on industry trends and competitive practices, and bring forward ideas for improving our programs

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Working knowledge of compensation strategy, market pricing, job architecture, and pay equity
• Solid understanding of compensation compliance (e.g., FLSA, pay transparency) and the ability to spot risk and raise it early
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with compensation systems and market data sources (e.g., Radford, Pave, Workday)
• Clear communication and presentation skills, with the ability to advise and influence non-compensation partners
• Strong organization and the ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced,
  matrixed environment
• Comfort with ambiguity and change, and a bias toward practical, data-driven improvements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of compensation experience in progressively responsible roles
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification preferred
• Experience in technology, robotics, life sciences, or other competitive global industries is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Hearing and speech to communicate

*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.

Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.