Compensation Programs Specialist (on-site, contract)

Employer.com • San Francisco, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our well-known AI client is looking for a highly organized Compensation Programs Specialist to join their People team as a contractor. This individual will serve as the operational backbone for compensation, ensuring pay programs, equity grants, and bi-annual cycles run accurately and on time.

Requirements

• Experience: 3–5 years in Compensation, Total Rewards, or People Ops.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel/Google Sheets (complex formulas, pivot tables, data modeling).

Nice To Haves

• Tools: Experience with HRIS (Workday) and Equity platforms (Shareworks/Carta) is a major plus.
• Soft Skills: Obsessive attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-moving AI frontier environment.

Responsibilities

• Program Administration: Own end-to-end administration of non-cyclical pay programs and award nominations.
• Cycle Support: Support bi-annual compensation cycles, including data audits, equity reviews, and market survey submissions.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with Finance, Payroll, and Recruiting Ops to ensure equity grants and pay changes are processed flawlessly.
• System Maintenance: Update compensation hubs, job architecture tables, and playbooks to ensure data integrity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed