Senior Compensation Programs Lead — Strategy & Execution

Rippling; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Rippling is seeking a Compensation Programs Lead to own and drive core compensation programs end-to-end within a fast-scaling tech environment. You will design merit and incentive cycles, partner with People Business Partners and Finance, and own the systems powering planning processes.

We value a product-minded, analytical approach and strong collaboration across teams. This IC role includes in-office/hybrid work and a competitive salary plus equity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of compensation experience, including cross-functional work at a high-growth tech company.
• Experience owning end-to-end compensation cycles on time with high accuracy.
• Experience designing or supporting variable and equity compensation.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end strategy, planning, and execution of annual and midyear merit cycles.
• Partner with People Business Partners and Finance to ensure plan budgets and clarity of guidance.
• Build enablement resources (calculators, FAQs, guides) for leaders managing compensation programs.

Skills

Compensation planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

AI tooling

Project management

Equity compensation

Product mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

RipplingAI

Compensation software

Job description

Rippling is seeking a Compensation Programs Lead to own and drive core compensation programs end-to-end within a fast-scaling tech environment. You will design merit and incentive cycles, partner with People Business Partners and Finance, and own the systems powering planning processes.

We value a product-minded, analytical approach and strong collaboration across teams. This IC role includes in-office/hybrid work and a competitive salary plus equity.