Senior Compensation Analyst

Aurora Solar Inc; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Solar Inc is looking for a Compensation Analyst to join our Total Rewards team. In this role, you will ensure our compensation programs meet the high standards required for employee satisfaction and market competitiveness. You will conduct market benchmarking, support annual review processes, and work closely with HR to drive compensation strategies. Join us in creating a solar future for all!

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Parental Leave

WFH Stipend

Coworking Stipend

Energize Fridays

Connectivity Stipend

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in compensation analysis or total rewards in a tech environment.
• Strong understanding of compensation principles and compliance regulations.
• Proficiency with compensation data tools and ability to build complex models.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analyses to evaluate competitiveness of compensation packages.
• Support annual compensation planning and lead strategy development.
• Partner with HR to provide insights into compensation practices and compliance.

Skills

Compensation analysis

Market benchmarking

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Google Sheets

Compensation data tools

Job description

About Aurora Solar

Aurora is on a mission to create a future of solar for all. Our award-winning software puts the power of data and technology into the hands of every solar professional to make solar adoption simple and predictable. Our software has designed millions of solar projects so far, empowering solar companies to sell, design, and install residential and commercial solar arrays accurately, seamlessly, and at scale.

We are a remote-first collaborative team of sustainable energy enthusiasts who love what we do. We’ve been named one of "The Best Remote Companies To Work for in 2025" by BuiltIn.com and have been recognized for the second time as a Certified Green Business (CGB) with the city of San Francisco. We’re in this together to support the world’s transition to solar.

About the Team

The Total Rewards team consists of three, supporting Benefits and Compensations for Aurora. As part of the broader People Team we work collaboratively with HRBPs, People Operations, Legal and Finance to deliver on Aurora’s Total Rewards Philosophy.

About the Role

In this role, you will play an instrumental role in ensuring that Aurora’s high-quality benefits and leave programs support Aurorans throughout every stage of their careers and lives. As part of the Total Rewards team, your work is essential in ensuring that we build highly-scalable and responsive processes that build a strong culture.

Your Impact

• Market Benchmarking & Analysis- Conduct market analyses to evaluate internal and external competitiveness of compensation packages, including base salary, variable pay, and equity. Complete external data surveys and work with external data providers to obtain relevant market data in support of setting pay ranges, bonus opportunities and equity targets

• Compensation Strategy & Design - Support the development and refinement of compensation structures, salary ranges, short-term cash incentive plans, and equity guidelines that align with strategic objectives and promote pay equity

• Annual Compensation Review - Lead and support the annual compensation planning process, including merit and promotion cycles. Provide guidance and tools to HR, managers and business leaders. Configure tools and construct models to support the planning process and ensure recommendations align with guidance and budget requirements. Create manager and employee training on our compensation programs and Total Rewards Philosophy

• International Expansion and Total Rewards Strategy - Lead and support Aurora efforts in expanding to locations outside of North America, including Europe and Latin America

• Job Architecture & Evaluations-Evaluate new and existing roles, determining appropriate leveling, market benchmarks, FLSA classification, and compensation ranges based on market data and internal equity

• Stakeholder Partnership- Partner with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, and Finance to provide strategic compensation insights and recommendations. Collaborate on offers for new hires and promotions

• Employee Training & Support - provide training and tools to support every Auroran’s understanding of how pay is determined and administered in alignment with our Total Rewards Philosophy

• Compliance & Governance- Ensure compensation programs follow relevant laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, pay transparency, pay equity laws). Maintain accurate and auditable compensation data

• Data & Reporting- Develop and update compensation dashboards, reports, and modeling tools to support analytics and decision-making

• Modeling & AI - Create financial models in support of the management and administration of compensation programs and leverage AI tools to increase the efficiency of the Total Rewards team

What You Bring

• 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation analysis or total rewards, preferably in a high-growth or tech environment

• Sound understanding of compensation principles, practices, and compliance (e.g., FLSA, pay equity, global compensation practices)

• Proficiency in compensation data tools and surveys (e.g., Radford, Mercer, Culpepper, Pave)

• Experience benchmarking and creating market-based pay ranges and equity targets aligned with an organization’s Total Rewards Philosophy and comparative framework

• Experience with benchmarking compensation and compensation practices in Europe and Latin America

• Ability to build complex Google sheet models in support of ongoing management of compensation programs and ad-hoc analysis of strategic applications of compensation tools

• Ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms to build understanding across the entire employee population of how Total Rewards programs are designed and applied

• Strong advising and influencing skills in support of the effective use and application of compensation tools by Senior Leaders, Managers, Talent Acquisition and HRBPs

Nice to Haves

• Advanced Google sheet skills

• Familiarity with HRIS systems (e.g., Rippling) and data visualization tools

• CCP certification or GRP certification

What We Offer

• ️Flexible PTO - Take the time when you need it

• Parental Leave - 16 weeks with 100% base salary + gradual return to work

• WFH Stipend - An initial $500 (Non-engineers) or $750 (Engineering roles)

• Coworking Stipend - $300 / month if you prefer to be at a coworking facility near you

• ️Energize Fridays - Company-wide days to log off and recharge

• Connectivity Stipend - Up to $100 / month towards internet or phone

• ????Medical, Dental, and Vision - Premiums are 100% covered for Aurorans and 90% for dependents

Please take a look at our U.S. Benefits Booklet for a deeper dive into our offerings

Where Aurorans are: Aurora currently has teams within the US, Canada, Mexico, and Germany with additional locations on the horizon. We’re united in our work to support the world’s transition to solar!

Aurora is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce of people who believe in and are passionate about creating a future of solar energy for all. We are an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider qualified applicants regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences. We encourage you to apply even if you believe that you do not meet all of the above criteria!

Aurora is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.

For San Francisco applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.