Senior Compensation Business Partner

Perot Jain; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company driving AI-powered robots for critical industries. The Senior Compensation Business Partner will lead complex analyses, advise People Partners and leaders on pay decisions, and evolve compensation programs to support a fast-growing technical workforce.

You will manage market surveys, salary structures, pay equity, and incentive plan design while ensuring compliance with pay regulations, contributing to cross-functional projects, and shaping our

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct job evaluations and leveling assessments across multiple job families.
• Manage participation in compensation surveys and analyze results for competitive pay positioning.
• Provide consultative support to People Partners, recruiters, and leaders on pay decisions, policy interpretation, and job architecture.
• Analyze compensation data and provide insights on salary structures, pay equity, and incentive plan design.
• Support the design and administration of salary structures, merit cycles, and equity programs.
• Assist with compliance reviews and audits related to pay regulations (e.g., FLSA, pay transparency).
• Contribute to cross-functional compensation redesigns and technology implementations.
• Prepare and present compensation analyses and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Build and maintain compensation models and documentation.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Market pricing

Job architecture

Pay equity

FLSA compliance

Pay transparency

Excel skills

Workday

Radford

Pave

Communication

Project management

Matrix environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

CCP certification

Tools

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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

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.