Senior Compensation Business Partner

Proofpoint•Sunnyvale, CA

7d•$124,100 - $244,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Compensation Business Partner is a strategic advisor responsible for aligning compensation practices with business priorities while ensuring market competitiveness, internal equity, and effective decision-making. This role partners closely with People Strategy Partners (PSPs) and business leaders to deliver data-driven insights, scalable frameworks, and impactful compensation solutions. The ideal candidate builds trust and credibility quickly through sound judgment, clear communication, strong client partnership, and a solutions-oriented approach.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in compensation consulting or corporate compensation
Experience supporting Sales and Engineering organizations at a senior level
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Proven ability to build trust and credibility with senior leaders and HR partners
Experience influencing stakeholders and navigating complex or ambiguous situations
Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts

Nice To Haves

Experience in M&A compensation

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted compensation advisor to PSPs, business leaders, and internal clients
Partner with stakeholders to align compensation strategies with business goals and workforce priorities
Provide expert guidance on offers, promotions, and retention decisions
Enable timely, business-aligned decisions through clear frameworks and proactive consultation
Build strong relationships and deliver a consistent, high-quality advisory experience
Ensure consistent application of compensation philosophy, policies, and practices
Identify and address pay gaps, compression issues, and retention risks
Establish and promote frameworks that drive fairness and consistency
Analyze compensation data, market benchmarks, and workforce trends
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
Use data storytelling to communicate recommendations, risks, and tradeoffs
Monitor market movement and internal equity to guide compensation decisions
Support the design and implementation of compensation programs, structures, and policies
Develop tools, guidelines, and processes to improve scalability and effectiveness
Drive continuous improvement based on feedback, market trends, and business outcomes
Lead compensation-related activities for M&A, including due diligence and integration planning
Evaluate compensation structures and identify risks
Support harmonization efforts across organizations
Partner cross-functionally to ensure equitable, competitive integration outcomes

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Career success on your terms
Flexible work environment
Annual wellness and community outreach days
Always on recognition for your contributions
Global collaboration and networking opportunities
flexible time off
a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year
a three-week Work from Anywhere option