Senior Compensation Strategy Partner

Tekion; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous stock options

Top-of-the-line medical coverage

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Growth opportunities

Collaborative, innovative culture

Job summary

Tekion is seeking a seasoned compensation expert to serve as a strategic advisor to People and business leaders. You will manage complex compensation scenarios, conduct market pricing, and help design and execute company-wide programs including merit, bonus, and equity cycles.

In this role, you will provide data-driven insights to senior leadership, evolve salary structures, and ensure governance and pay equity compliance across a fast-growing organization.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in compensation, total rewards, or HR business partnering with a compensation focus.
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field
• Deep knowledge of compensation tools, market surveys (e.g., Radford, Mercer), and HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday)
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Familiarity with compensation regulations (FLSA, Pay Equity, Transparency Laws)

Responsibilities

• Partners with People Business Partners and business leaders to deliver strategic compensation guidance for offers, promotions, reorganizations, and retention planning.
• Leads complex job evaluations and market pricing activities using industry surveys and internal benchmarking to maintain competitive and equitable pay practices.
• Supports and influences the design and execution of global compensation programs including merit, bonus, and equity cycles.
• Provides data-driven insights to senior leadership and contributes to compensation planning and forecasting efforts.
• Helps evolve job architecture, salary structures, and leveling frameworks to support organizational growth and scale.
• Advises on compensation governance, compliance, and pay equity issues in partnership with Legal and People Operations.
• Contributes to compensation communication strategies, manager training, and enablement tools.

Skills

Compensation expertise

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor7s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Workday

Radford

Mercer

Job description

Tekion is seeking a seasoned compensation expert to serve as a strategic advisor to People and business leaders. You will manage complex compensation scenarios, conduct market pricing, and help design and execute company-wide programs including merit, bonus, and equity cycles.

In this role, you will provide data-driven insights to senior leadership, evolve salary structures, and ensure governance and pay equity compliance across a fast-growing organization.