Compensation Lead

📋 Description

• Own comp support for specific client groups — offers, promos, HRBP questions.
• Lead annual and mid-year compensation cycles in Workday and tooling.
• Manage Plaid’s comp systems: Compa, Pave, and external survey tools.
• Run benchmarking analysis: job matching, market data, competitive pay.
• Maintain compensation band and zone data; ensure ranges stay current.
• Build and maintain complex models for program design and leadership decisions.

🎯 Requirements

• 5–8+ years of experience in compensation or total rewards
• Hands-on experience owning or co-owning a compensation cycle (YE or mid-year)
• Benchmarking experience: job matching, survey submissions, competitive analysis
• Strong analytical skills — build and own complex models
• RSU/equity experience; explain equity comp clearly
• Systems fluency — comfortable in at least one comp tool (Workday, Compa, Pave, or equivalent)

🎁 Benefits

• Equity and/or commissions dependent on the role
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits
• Equal opportunity employer with a diverse team
• Reasonable accommodations in the recruiting process