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Job Description

As a Compensation Partner, you will be responsible for providing compensation services for employees globally across varying time zones.

The successful candidate will proactively partner with client-facing People Partners and Business Line Management to identify and address compensation issues and evangelize Tekion’s Total Compensation Philosophy and Strategy to the clients supported. This position is expected to have a strong partnership with People Partners and Compensation team members to represent the client’s point-of-view in key corporate compensation initiatives and the corporate point-of-view with client groups. We are looking for candidates who have the aptitude to understand our complex data, be detailed, and accurate from start to finish in developing programs and completing projects.

Key Responsibilities

Develop strong partnerships with People Team and business clients to manage, consult, and resolve compensation issues.
Design company equity and salary ranges and update as needed. Build compensation ranges for new countries as necessary.
Manage the annual salary survey calendar, participate in annual salary surveys and benchmarking studies to maintain the company’s competitive market position.
Perform ad hoc job analysis using quantitative and qualitative research methods. This includes reviewing job descriptions, analyzing internal and external sources of data, collaborating with leadership to understand business needs, and applying industry knowledge to provide compensation consultation.
Perform deep analysis on effectiveness and competitiveness of existing compensation programs and model potential impact of alternatives.
Maintain job architecture and ensure data integrity of job codes, job leveling, job titles, salary ranges, and other related compensation elements in the People Team system.
Lead merit and bonus process with People Partners to understand and evaluate business decisions.
Partner with Talent Acquisition team to evaluate offers including candidate leveling and offer guidelines.
Proactively ensure that all ranges meet the company’s overall philosophy and provide for strong recruiting and retention of employees.
Contribute to compensation practices and programs that are externally competitive, internally equitable, and aligned with the company’s compensation philosophy and business priorities.

Skills and Experience

Strong understanding of the compensation practices in the India market
Equity program design and administration experience
Strong knowledge of global pay structures and expert level experience building compensation ranges
4+ years of experience in finance, compensation, or consulting with an in-depth knowledge of core compensation fundamentals
Prior experience working with large amounts of data, utilizing strong analytical skills to interpret compensation trends and build intelligence People Team through reporting, with high attention to data validity
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience required
Demonstrates interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally across all levels of the organization
Ability to work collaboratively across Human Resources teams to support shared goals
Ability to analyze large data sets, draw conclusions, and provide actionable guidance
Experience working globally with partners across different time zones

Preferred Skills

Expert level complex Excel and data management skills and experience building complex Excel files to conduct analysis
Presentation development and delivery
Cross functional and collaborative mindset
Technical/SaaS company experience

Perks and Benefits

Competitive compensation and generous stock options  
100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical, dental and vision coverage 
Great benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave and free snacks and beverages 
The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful companies  
Be part of an early stage, hyper-growth start-up with the opportunity to grow and prosper   
Work on the latest and coolest technologies – everything is home-grown and built ground-up  
A dynamic work environment with a strong sense of community and collaboration  
The open and transparent culture that encourages innovation, rewards performance and discourages hierarchy  
Exciting opportunities for career growth and development

The salary range for this position is $98,000 - $164,000. The salary range describes the minimum to maximum base salary range for this position across applicable US locations. This position is also eligible for a bonus whereby total compensation may exceed base salary depending on individual performance. The actual compensation offered may vary from the posted hiring range based on geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. In addition to the compensation listed, this position is eligible for equity compensation.

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