Senior Compensation Partner
Symphony Industrial AI, Inc., Palo Alto, CA, United States
Job Description
What You’ll Do
Partner & Advise
Serve as a strategic compensation partner to HR Business and Talent Acquisition Partners
Provide guidance on offers, promotions, internal mobility, and pay decisions
Translate market data and internal insights into clear, actionable recommendations
Teach HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition partners how to self-serve their recommendations using AI, company architecture, and other compensation tools
Analyze & Deliver Insights
Lead market pricing, benchmarking, and job evaluation activities
Conduct position-to-market and pay competitiveness analysis
Develop monthly reporting and dashboards to support hiring, workforce planning, and compensation decisions
Deliver clear, executive-ready insights that inform business strategy
Leverage AI to automate, optimize and scale these processes
Design Compensation Programs
Support the design and evolution of compensation programs, including:
Salary structures
Bonus and incentive plans
Equity grant strategies (new hire, refresh, retention)
Ensure programs are competitive, scalable, and aligned to company goals
Own Compensation Systems
Own and manage Pave as our compensation system
Translate compensation strategy into system workflows and configurations
Ensure data integrity and enable self-service access for HR, managers, and employees
Lead Compensation Cycles
Support and execute annual compensation processes, including:
Merit increases
Bonus planning
Promotions
Equity refresh cycles
Build scalable processes, tools, and governance to ensure consistency
Support Equity Programs
Partner on equity strategy and planning, including new hire and retention grants
Track equity usage against available pool and support annual planning
Collaborate with internal partners and the Stock Administrator on grant execution and reporting
Own and manage Shareworks as our equity management system
What You Bring
8+ years of experience in corporate compensation (global experience required)
Strong expertise in compensation analysis, benchmarking, and program design
Working knowledge of equity compensation programs
Experience with compensation systems (Pave strongly preferred)
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
Strong communication and partnership skills
AI curiosity and development toward strong competency
Why Join Us
Opportunity to shape compensation strategy in a dynamic, high-growth environment
High visibility and impact across the organization
Collaborative, fast-paced team focused on building scalable and modern HR practices
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What You’ll Do
Partner & Advise
Serve as a strategic compensation partner to HR Business and Talent Acquisition Partners
Provide guidance on offers, promotions, internal mobility, and pay decisions
Translate market data and internal insights into clear, actionable recommendations
Teach HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition partners how to self-serve their recommendations using AI, company architecture, and other compensation tools
Analyze & Deliver Insights
Lead market pricing, benchmarking, and job evaluation activities
Conduct position-to-market and pay competitiveness analysis
Develop monthly reporting and dashboards to support hiring, workforce planning, and compensation decisions
Deliver clear, executive-ready insights that inform business strategy
Leverage AI to automate, optimize and scale these processes
Design Compensation Programs
Support the design and evolution of compensation programs, including:
Salary structures
Bonus and incentive plans
Equity grant strategies (new hire, refresh, retention)
Ensure programs are competitive, scalable, and aligned to company goals
Own Compensation Systems
Own and manage Pave as our compensation system
Translate compensation strategy into system workflows and configurations
Ensure data integrity and enable self-service access for HR, managers, and employees
Lead Compensation Cycles
Support and execute annual compensation processes, including:
Merit increases
Bonus planning
Promotions
Equity refresh cycles
Build scalable processes, tools, and governance to ensure consistency
Support Equity Programs
Partner on equity strategy and planning, including new hire and retention grants
Track equity usage against available pool and support annual planning
Collaborate with internal partners and the Stock Administrator on grant execution and reporting
Own and manage Shareworks as our equity management system
What You Bring
8+ years of experience in corporate compensation (global experience required)
Strong expertise in compensation analysis, benchmarking, and program design
Working knowledge of equity compensation programs
Experience with compensation systems (Pave strongly preferred)
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
Strong communication and partnership skills
AI curiosity and development toward strong competency
Why Join Us
Opportunity to shape compensation strategy in a dynamic, high-growth environment
High visibility and impact across the organization
Collaborative, fast-paced team focused on building scalable and modern HR practices
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