Senior Compensation Business Partner

Apptronik; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company in Austin seeking a Senior Compensation Business Partner to lead complex analyses, market data, and program administration that support our pay strategy. You will work independently on analytical projects and serve as a go-to resource for People Partners and leaders on pay questions.

You will help evolve pay programs, design incentives, ensure compliance with pay regulations, and support a growing technical workforce across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of compensation experience in progressive roles.
• CCP certification preferred.
• Experience in technology, robotics, life sciences, or related industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct job evaluations and leveling across multiple families to align with ladder and market.
• Lead compensation surveys and analyze results for competitive pay positioning.
• Advise People Partners, recruiters, and leaders on pay decisions, architecture, and policy.
• Analyze data and propose salary structures, equity, and incentive design.
• Design and administer salary structures, merit cycles, and equity programs.
• Ensure compliance with pay regulations and participate in audits.
• Lead cross-functional compensation redesigns and tech implementations.
• Prepare and present analyses and recommendations to leadership.
• Develop and maintain compensation models, tools, and documentation.
• Monitor industry trends and improve programs accordingly.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Market pricing

Job architecture

Pay equity

FLSA compliance

Advanced Excel

Payroll systems

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field

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 Business Partner 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.