Compensation Partner
About The Position
DigitalOcean is seeking a Compensation Partner who is a high performing team player, capable of taking on new challenges and going the extra mile. Reporting to the Head of Total Rewards, this role is part of a dynamic team focused on revolutionizing cloud computing and AI. The Compensation Partner will act as a compensation advisor for Talent Acquisition and People Business Partners, managing core compensation structures and modeling range refreshes. This position will be a key driver of annual and mid-year performance compensation cycles, ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness globally.
Requirements
- Experience partnering directly with Talent Acquisition on candidate offers and advising HR Business Partners on client-facing compensation matters.
- Expert-level data analysis and quantitative modeling skills using Google Sheets or Excel, with proven experience building compensation frameworks.
- Direct involvement in managing end-to-end annual compensation planning cycles within a tech or high-growth environment.
- Experience supporting global compensation programs across multiple international tech hubs and regulatory landscapes.
- Exceptional relational intelligence and diplomacy, enabling you to build trust and navigate sensitive pay discussions across cross-functional teams.
- A growth mindset with a strong appetite for feedback, high attention to detail, and a "leave it better than you found it" approach.
Nice To Haves
- CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification via WorldatWork is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and People Business Partners on offer recommendations and compensation guidance below the Director level to attract and retain top global talent.
- Maintain MarketPay benchmarking tools and compensation ranges to ensure external competitiveness across all business units.
- Build complex financial models and conduct deep data analysis to support annual salary range refreshes and ad-hoc business requests.
- Perform ongoing internal equity audits to identify and mitigate pay disparities across teams and regions.
- Program manage annual and mid-year compensation cycles to deliver smooth, timely, and accurate merit and equity adjustments.
- Evaluate job descriptions and job profiles against industry benchmark data to align internal roles to market structures.
- Monitor global technology compensation trends and regulatory requirements to maintain compliant, cutting-edge Total Rewards programs.
Benefits
- Competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy
- Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education
- Access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses
- Bonus in addition to base salary
- Equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
