VP, Compensation

CBS Corporation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Paramount Skydance Corporation is seeking a seasoned compensation leader to own compensation strategy for AI/ML and technology orgs. You will partner with engineering, product, recruiting, and Total Rewards to craft pay structures that attract and retain top AI talent in a fast-moving market.

The role involves designing base, bonus, and equity packages, tracking market benchmarks, and refining career ladders while ensuring equity and regulatory compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in compensation for AI/ML or high-growth tech orgs at a large or fast-growing company.
• Experience with current AI talent market and large/fast-negotiated packages.
• Strong quantitative/analytical background with comp modeling and market data tools.

Responsibilities

• Compensation strategy for tech/AI organizations: design base, bonus, and equity structures for ML and core engineering roles.
• Market intelligence: track AI comp benchmarks and advise internal teams.
• Leveling & career frameworks: refine job architecture and leveling guides for technical ladders.
• Executive & critical-talent comp: structure offers for senior leaders and key hires.
• Equity strategy: design and refresh grant strategy and dilution management.
• Cross-functional partnership: advise VPs and recruiting leadership with offers and equity checks.
• Program governance: ensure pay equity and compliance across the tech organization.

Skills

Compensation design

Executive compensation

Market benchmarking

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Tools

Radford

Aon

Equity modeling

Job description

#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 thepowerto 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles