Compensation Business Partner
About The Position
Atoms is hiring a Compensation Business Partner to serve as a highly visible, strategic partner to a defined group of business units and their HRBP teams. Reporting to the Head of Compensation, this role operates with autonomy and uses data, judgment, and business partnership to develop compensation solutions tailored to Atoms. The position is suited to someone who is mission-driven, resilient, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. The role partners with business leaders and HRBPs on talent needs and organizational dynamics, supports compensation programs and inquiries, and turns complex data into useful insights and recommendations. It also contributes to compensation data products and the automation of workflows, and works with HRIS and Total Rewards Operations to support operational excellence and data integrity. The position is based onsite five days a week in Atoms' Los Angeles office.
Requirements
- 5–7 years of progressive experience in global compensation, total rewards, or human capital management consulting.
- 7–10 years of total professional experience.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. compensation regulations and compliance.
- Expert-level proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
- Ability to translate data into clear insights and recommendations for HR partners, business leaders, and executives.
- Collaborative and curious approach, with the ability to partner with, influence, and educate stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate challenging conversations and competing perspectives while driving constructive outcomes.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Business Analytics, MBA, Economics, Human Resources Management, or equivalent work experience.
- CCP (Certified Compensation Professional).
- Working knowledge of international compensation practices across global markets.
- Experience with SQL, Python, Tableau, or Shareworks.
- Equity management experience.
- Executive compensation experience.
- Deep understanding of Workday.
Responsibilities
- Partner with business unit leaders and HRBPs to understand talent needs and organizational dynamics, and translate insights into compensation recommendations that support organizational goals.
- Support end-to-end planning and execution of core compensation programs, including annual compensation and promotion cycles.
- Help build and automate compensation workflows with an AI-first mindset, reducing manual analysis and freeing time for strategic work.
- Synthesize and analyze complex data from multiple sources to generate insights and accelerate decision-making.
- Contribute to compensation data products by helping identify and build products that provide real-time strategic insight.
- Respond to complex compensation inquiries using sound judgment and a data-driven approach.
- Partner with HRIS and Total Rewards Operations to ensure operational excellence and data integrity across systems such as Workday.
- Support cross-functional teams through organizational change and transformation.
- Share knowledge and best practices within the compensation team to strengthen compensation literacy across Atoms.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plans including HSA options.
- Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Optional supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
- Pet insurance discount.
- 401(k).
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting.
- Discretionary vacation days.
- 8 paid holidays per year.
- Paid sick time.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
