Senior Compensation Business Partner

The Wrap; United States; Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D/Disability Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Stock options

Job summary

Lattice is seeking a Lead Compensation Partner to own our global compensation function end to end, reporting to the VP of Talent Development. You’ll set direction for compensation programs, lead cycles, executive compensation, and governance while partnering with Product, Engineering, and Design to integrate compensation into product development.

You will operate autonomously, guiding senior leaders and cross-functional teams to apply the compensation philosophy consistently and scale governance

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressive compensation experience in dynamic/high-growth environments.
• Expertise in broad-based and executive compensation, equity strategy, benchmarking, and modeling.
• Experience supporting Compensation Committees/boards and preparing decision-ready recommendations.
• Strong business acumen; ability to navigate ambiguity and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience establishing governance and decision frameworks for compensation.
• Advanced analytical skills with modern analytics and AI-enabled tools.
• Strong cross-functional partnership across People, Finance, Legal, Recruiting, and leadership.
• Ability to lead as the sole compensation leader; manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CCP/GRP preferred.
• Experience in fast-growing SaaS, incentive comp, or compensation product development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, data-driven guidance on compensation strategy and market positioning.
• Plan and execute bi-annual compensation cycles including budgeting, guidance, calibration, and communications.
• Lead executive compensation and equity analysis with governance considerations.
• Prepare and execute Compensation Committee materials and align stakeholders.
• Establish governance for offers, equity grants, promotions, and retention actions.
• Advise hiring managers on compensation decisions; ensure consistency with philosophy.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and People Ops to strengthen processes and controls.
• Leverage AI to improve compensation workflows, reporting, and analysis.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Design on compensation product development.
• Model cash and equity scenarios to inform strategy and retention decisions.
• Align compensation with performance, DEIB, and analytics for broader talent strategy.
• Maintain governance over compensation data and documentation.

Skills

Executive compensation

Equity strategy

Market benchmarking

Job architecture

Compensation modeling

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or CCP/GRP

Job description

About the Role

Come join us on our mission to build cultures where employees and companies thrive. As a senior member of our People team, you’ll shape compensation strategies that help Lattice attract, reward, and retain top talent.

Reporting to the VP of Talent Development, the Lead Compensation Partner will own Lattice’s compensation function end to end. As our sole compensation leader, you’ll set the direction for our global programs, lead our bi-annual compensation cycles, lead executive compensation and Compensation Committee work, maintain our pay structures, and advise senior leaders on complex and precedent-setting decisions.

This role sits within the Talent Development team, creating a unique opportunity to connect compensation with performance, development, DEIB, and people analytics. You’ll also have the opportunity to partner directly with Product, Engineering, and Design to bring practitioner expertise into the development of Lattice’s compensation product.

We’re looking for someone with deep executive and broad-based compensation expertise who can turn analysis into clear recommendations, build scalable governance, and raise the compensation judgment of the people around them. You’ll operate with significant autonomy and lead through expertise and influence across the organization.

What You Will Do

• Partner with senior leadership, People Partners, and people managers to provide clear, data-driven guidance on compensation strategy, market positioning, program effectiveness, and complex pay decisions
• Own the planning and execution of bi-annual compensation cycles for employees, including market analysis, budget modeling, manager guidance, calibration, executive recommendations, communications, and follow-through
• Lead executive compensation and equity analysis, translating market data, company performance, internal equity, retention considerations, and governance requirements into clear recommendations
• Drive quarterly Compensation Committee preparation and execution, including analysis, decision materials, stakeholder alignment, equity recommendations, and follow-through
• Establish and maintain principles, decision frameworks, and governance for offers, equity grants, promotions, retention actions and other precedent-setting compensation decisions
• Guide and challenge People Partners, Talent Acquisition, and hiring managers on compensation decisions, helping them navigate tradeoffs and apply Lattice’s compensation philosophy consistently
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and People Operations to strengthen the systems, processes, controls, and operating rhythms that support our compensation programs
• Leverage AI and automation to improve compensation workflows, reporting, and analysis, reducing manual work, increasing accuracy, and scaling the function
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Product, Engineering, and Design, bringing practitioner expertise and customer insight into the development of Lattice’s compensation product
• Lead cash and equity modeling, benchmarking, and reporting to inform compensation strategy, workforce planning, pay equity, and retention decisions
• Connect compensation with performance, development, DEIB, and people analytics to identify risks, improve outcomes, and strengthen Lattice’s broader talent strategy
• Maintain strong governance over compensation data, structures, processes, and documentation to ensure consistency, auditability, and operational excellence

What You Will Bring to the Table

• 8–10+ years of progressive compensation experience, including ownership of complex programs in a dynamic or high-growth environment
• Deep expertise across broad-based and executive compensation, equity strategy, market benchmarking, job architecture, and compensation modeling
• Experience supporting Compensation Committee or board-level processes and developing clear, decision-ready recommendations
• Strong business acumen and judgment, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, explain tradeoffs, challenge assumptions, and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience establishing compensation principles, governance, and decision frameworks that improve consistency and scale
• Advanced analytical skills and fluency with modern analytics and AI-enabled tools, with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights
• Strong executive communication and cross-functional partnership skills across People, Finance, Legal, Recruiting, and business leadership
• Comfort operating as the sole compensation leader, owning both strategy and execution while managing multiple high-stakes priorities
• Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree or relevant certification (CCP, GRP) preferred
• Experience in a fast-growing SaaS organization, incentive compensation, or compensation product development is a plus

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The estimated annual cash salary for this role is $163,000 - $203,500.

This position is also eligible for incentive stock options, subject to the terms of Lattice’s applicable plans.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical insurance; Dental insurance; Vision insurance; Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance; Emergency Weather Support; Wellness Apps; Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time off inclusive of holidays and sick time; Commuter & Parking Accounts; Lunches in the Office; Internet and Phone Stipend; One time WFH Office Set-Up Stipend; 401(k) retirement plan; Financial Planning; Learning & Development Budget.

*Note on Pay Transparency:

Lattice provides an estimate of the compensation for roles that may be hired as required by state regulations. Compensation may vary based on (a) location, as Lattice factors in specific location when benchmarking compensation for most roles; (b) individual candidate skills and qualifications; and (c) individual candidate experience.

Additionally, Lattice leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted compensation figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lattice reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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About Lattice

Lattice is on a mission to build cultures where employees and their companies thrive. In an age where employees have more choices than ever before, businesses that put employees first are winning – and Lattice is building the tools to empower those people-centric companies.

Lattice is a people success platform that offers performance reviews, employee engagement surveys, real-time feedback, weekly check-ins, goal setting, and career planning in a way that allows companies to focus on employee development, growth, and engagement – yielding stronger employee retention, performance, and impact to the bottom line. Since launching in 2016, we have grown to over 5,000+ customers globally, including brands like Loom, Robinhood, and Gusto.

Lattice is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to gender, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. Lattice is an equal opportunity employer; committed to a community of inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.