United States-Compensation Analyst III

Compensation Jobs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Compensation Jobs in San Francisco seeks a seasoned Compensation Manager to advise on U.S. and international programs. You will guide broad-based and sales compensation, partnering with leaders and HR teams to drive equity and competitiveness.

The role requires strong analytical and program-management skills, with a track record in compensation design and benchmarking within fast-paced environments. This is a contract position with 100% on-site work in San Francisco.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of broad-based compensation experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of sales compensation experience.
• Strong knowledge of compensation program design, administration, and benchmarking.
• Proven ability to communicate complex compensation concepts to senior leaders and partners.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Compensation Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and leaders to guide compensation strategies, programs, and policies.
• Advise leaders on compensation decisions balancing business needs, market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Drive process improvements to enhance compensation programs, policies, and workflows.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align objectives and develop innovative compensation solutions.
• Work with Analytics & Design teams to execute and administer compensation programs.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Compensation strategy

Sales compensation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business

Tools

Excel

CaptivateIQ

Spiff

Xactly

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Compensation Manager

Location: San Francisco, CA 94103 (100% On-Site)
Job Type: Contract (6 Months) W2
Pay Rate: $55-$60/hour

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Compensation Manager to support and advise on U.S. and international compensation programs. This role will serve as a key compensation subject matter expert, providing strategic guidance on broad-based and sales compensation initiatives while partnering closely with business leaders, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and Compensation teams.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, expertise in compensation program management, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Compensation Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to provide guidance on compensation strategies, programs, and policies.
• Influence and advise leaders on compensation-related decisions while balancing business needs, market competitiveness, and internal equity.
• Drive compensation process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance programs, policies, and workflows.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to understand business objectives and develop innovative compensation solutions that support organizational growth.
• Partner with Compensation Analytics & Design teams to execute and administer compensation programs.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analyses to ensure competitive pay practices.
• Present compensation analyses and complex data in a clear, concise, and compelling manner for leadership audiences.
• Manage compensation-related projects and support ongoing program enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of broad-based compensation experience.
• 3+ years of sales compensation experience.
• Strong knowledge of compensation program design, administration, and market benchmarking.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex compensation concepts to senior leaders and business partners.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and managing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a high-growth technology environment.
• Background in SaaS, marketplace platforms, on-demand logistics, or food delivery industries is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting both U.S. and international compensation programs.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets data modeling and analytical skills.
• Ability to analyze large, complex datasets and translate findings into strategic business recommendations.
• Strong quantitative, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Nice to Have

• Experience with commission management platforms such as CaptivateIQ, Spiff, or Xactly.
• Experience with Salesforce CRM.
• Knowledge of compensation analytics and incentive compensation design.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced organization and play a key role in shaping compensation strategies and programs. You'll work closely with senior leadership, influence critical business decisions, and help drive compensation practices that attract and retain top talent.