Senior Staff Compensation Partner

Aurora•Mountain View, CA

1d•$162,000 - $287,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. Aurora’s growth is fueled by exceptional talent, and how we reward them matters. Our Total Rewards team is at the center of that work, designing strategies that attract, retain, and motivate the people shaping Aurora’s future. We’re searching for a Senior Staff Compensation Partner who is passionate about compensation strategy, data-driven decision making, partnering with the business, and leveraging technology to deliver innovative solutions. You will report to the Head of Total Rewards, and also work as a project team member on compensation programs. You will work a hybrid schedule, with 3 days a week in our Mountain View, San Francisco or Pittsburgh office.

Requirements

7-10+ years of compensation experience partnering with leaders and stakeholders on compensation-related recommendations and decisions.
Extensive experience designing and implementing compensation programs (including expertise in salary structure, bonus and long-term programs)
Deep expertise in compensation benchmarking and survey methodology (Radford, Mercer, Compa, Pave).
Strong executive presence and ability to communicate complex topics clearly.

Nice To Haves

Experience in High-Tech, AI, and/or Consulting industries
Experience with Sales Compensation
Experience with Excel, Claude, Lovable, Google Suite
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or other Total Rewards certification
Prior experience supporting Compensation Committee reporting.

Responsibilities

Partner directly with VPs, Directors, senior HR leaders, and Talent Acquisition to design compensation strategies that align with Aurora’s philosophy while meeting the unique needs of each org.
Develop creative, data-driven solutions to complex comp challenges, balancing competitiveness, equity, risk, and reward.
Analyze compensation programs, assess market competitiveness, and model the impact of alternatives so leaders can make informed decisions.
Partner with compensation tech teams to implement tools and automation that drive operational excellence, enhance efficiency, and improve insights across the function.
Support the development, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation programs and processes, including the mid-year and annual compensation cycles.
Support pay equity, pay transparency, and education of compensation programs at Aurora.
Drive job architecture projects, evaluating roles, defining levels, and ensuring internal equity across the organization.