VP, Compensation

Paramount Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Generous PTO

On-site and virtual engagement

Job summary

Paramount Group seeks a senior compensation leader to own compensation strategy for AI/ML and technology orgs. You will partner with engineering, product, recruiting and Total Rewards to create competitive pay structures, including equity and retention packages.

You will design benchmarks, maintain leveling frameworks, and supervise governance to ensure pay equity and compliance across the tech org.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in compensation for AI/ML or high-growth tech orgs.

Responsibilities

• Design base, bonus and equity structures for ML research and core engineering roles.
• Monitor AI compensation benchmarks and translate into internal guidance.
• Refine job architecture and leveling guides for technical ladders.

Skills

Compensation design

Quantitative analysis

Equity/retention strategies

Executive advisory

Tools

Radford/Aon data tools

Job description

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#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got thepower to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Overview:

Owns compensation strategy and execution for the company's AI/ML, product, and technology organizations — the highest-stakes, most competitive talent pools in the business. Partners with engineering and product leadership, recruiting, and Total Rewards leadership to design pay structures that win and retain talent in an AI labor market where comp packages move fast and get very large, very publicly.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Compensation strategy for tech/AI orgs: Design base, bonus, and equity structures for ML research, applied AI, and core engineering/product roles, including specialized retention and sign-on packages for high-demand AI talent

Market intelligence: Track fast-moving AI comp benchmarks (base salary inflation, mega equity grants, competitor offer data) and translate that into internal guidance before the market moves again

Leveling & career frameworks: Refine and maintain job architecture and leveling guides for technical ladders (IC and management tracks) that hold up as roles evolve quickly

Executive & critical-talent comp: Structure offers and retention packages for senior technical leaders and other business-critical hires, including complex negotiations

Equity strategy: Partner with Legal/Finance on equity plan design, refresh grant strategy, and dilution management specific to tech talent pools

Cross-functional partnership: Act as the trusted comp advisor to engineering/product VPs and recruiting leaders — fast turnaround on offer construction, counter-offer strategy, and internal equity checks

Program governance: Ensure pay equity, compliance, and consistency across the technical org as it scales, while staying flexible enough to move at hiring speed

Basic Qualifications:

12+ years in compensation, with meaningful time designing comp for AI/ML or high-growth technical orgs at a large or high-growth tech company

Direct experience with the current AI talent market — comfort with unconventional, large, or fast-negotiated packages

Strong quantitative/analytical background; fluent in comp modeling, market data tools (Radford, Aon, etc.), and equity mechanics

Additional Qualifications:

Track record advising senior technical and product leaders directly, not just running programs from a distance

Executive presence — able to say no to a VP or push back on a comp ask with data, not just process

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $350,000.00 - 400,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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