Senior Compensation Partner

Deel

7d • Remote

About The Position

This is a unique opportunity for a compensation professional with solid, hands-on experience who wants to deepen their expertise by getting into the weeds of a global compensation program and then refine it for long-term, sustainable scale.
A strong foundation is already in place. The focus of this role is evolution: sharpening our compensation philosophy, structures, and processes to support a complex, fast-growing, global organization on its path to IPO and beyond.
Managing compensation across 100+ countries is no small task. This role is designed for someone who is up for the challenge, comfortable operating in complexity, curious by nature, and energized by learning. With the breadth of geographies, regulations, and market dynamics involved, this is a truly unique opportunity to develop deep global compensation expertise.
You’ll have meaningful autonomy, direct exposure to leadership, and the opportunity to learn from an enthusiastic and deeply knowledgeable Head of Total Rewards who is invested in developing top talent. The environment is extremely fast paced, and the ideal candidate is someone who thrives in that pace and enjoys building while scaling.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in compensation, with increasing scope and ownership.
• Experience supporting compensation programs in a global and/or highly distributed workforce; global exposure is strongly preferred.
• Comfort operating in an extremely fast-paced environment with competing priorities and evolving needs.
• Strong understanding of compensation fundamentals, including job architecture, market pricing, internal equity, and pay governance.
• Hands-on experience participating in compensation surveys; Aon experience is highly preferred.
• Advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets skills, including the ability to manage large datasets and use functions such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, ARRAY formulas, and pivot tables.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with sound judgment and strong follow-through.
• Excellent organizational and program-management skills, with the ability to drive complex cycles to completion.
• Clear, confident communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels.
• High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience working with global, remote teams across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Program manage the mid-year and annual compensation cycles end-to-end, including planning, execution, stakeholder communication, and post-cycle analysis.
• Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and functional leaders to provide compensation guidance and insights, primarily for G&A functions.
• Build upon and refine our existing compensation philosophy, job architecture, and salary structures to support growth, retention, and IPO readiness.
• Manage compensation programs across 100+ countries, navigating complexity while designing solutions that scale globally with local execution.
• Participate in global compensation surveys and manage market data inputs to evaluate industry trends and inform compensation decisions.
• Evaluate new and existing roles for appropriate job level, career alignment, and salary ranges; create new ranges as needed.
• Provide data-driven recommendations for compensation adjustments based on market data, internal equity, pay gap analysis, and role evolution.
• Maintain and continuously improve global salary structures, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market movement.
• Own compensation data integrity, including job architecture, leveling, and range governance.
• Review and approve new-hire offers and provide guidance on internal mobility and role changes.
• Prepare and validate compensation analyses and materials for leadership presentations, offering clear insights and recommendations.
• Support compliance with global and local compensation-related regulations, including FLSA, Equal Pay requirements, and other governance standards.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, and compensation-related documentation.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of new compensation programs, tools, and frameworks.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and scalable ways of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Stay current on emerging compensation trends, best practices, and technologies in a global context.

Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees