Strategic Compensation Architect

STACK Infrastructure US; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 128,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

STACK Infrastructure (STACK) is seeking a seasoned compensation professional to architect STACK's compensation function with end-to-end accountability—from philosophy to governance—and to run programs with operational excellence as the organization scales.

You will advise leadership, partner across teams to ensure market-competitive, internally equitable pay programs that comply with laws and are clearly understood, leveraging Workday expertise and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics, or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years of progressive compensation experience with program ownership.
• Experience building a compensation function and governance frameworks.
• Autonomy as a sole practitioner with survey modeling and cycle administration.
• Hands-on market pricing and salary survey management (e.g., Radford, Mercer).
• Experience with Workday compensation modules and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Architect STACK's compensation strategy, philosophy, and multi-year roadmap.
• Evolve salary structures, pay ranges, geodifferentials, and leveling.
• Lead market pricing, benchmarking, and job architecture across sites.
• Own annual compensation cycle including merit, promotions, and calibrations.
• Administer and optimize compensation operations in Workday.
• Document and manage variable pay programs, bonuses, and incentives.
• Ensure compliance with pay equity, FLSA, and multi-state rules.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Project management

Stakeholder management

Executive presence

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Workday Advanced Compensation

Job description

STACK Infrastructure (STACK) is seeking a seasoned compensation professional to architect STACK's compensation function with end-to-end accountability—from philosophy to governance—and to run programs with operational excellence as the organization scales.

You will advise leadership, partner across teams to ensure market-competitive, internally equitable pay programs that comply with laws and are clearly understood, leveraging Workday expertise and analytics.